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Old 05-19-2011 | 07:50 AM
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Trying to decide what batterys to get to have the most reserve and cranking power
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Old 05-19-2011 | 08:21 AM
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Kirkland batteries from Costco. If I'm correct there are only two companies making all the batteries available today. Just a lot of different labels.
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Old 05-19-2011 | 09:42 AM
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SeaVolt from West Marine.
http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/20979-...88-h-49lb.html

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Old 05-19-2011 | 10:06 AM
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Have run Interstate, Optima, Deka, they really all seem the same, if the cranking voltage is correct for the application. Dont have real high draw from big amps, just regular stuff. But then I dont set for hours with the stereo cranked up either. Do a search the subject has been discussed in detail several times.
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Old 05-19-2011 | 01:10 PM
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I have had good luck with Blue Optima Marine Deep Cycle batteries, mostly from a longitivity stand point. They cost twice as much as a regular batter but last 4 times as long. I have a Blue Optima in my flat bottom that is from 1998 and it is still going strong.
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Old 05-19-2011 | 01:27 PM
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second the west marine sea volts, they really are just rebadged deka's at a much better price. I've used them with some BIG stereo's and always had good experience.
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Old 05-19-2011 | 01:41 PM
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Energizers from Sams club. The big 27 battery is 72 bucks. And it works great.
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Old 05-20-2011 | 08:39 AM
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Old 05-20-2011 | 10:08 PM
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Blue top Optima's. Smaller, lighter, and sealed. No spills with those.
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Old 05-20-2011 | 10:26 PM
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Im giving the kirklands a try. 74.00 at costco. I have seen good things about them on multiple forums.
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