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03-10-2016 | 10:26 PM

#31

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From: Northport N.Y.

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Originally Posted by Equalizer

I have spent a lot of money on Oddesy, Optima, custom 16v batteries, they all have not impressed me. Go buy any decent Marine battery dont waste your money.

The same optimum batteries I made the trays for? New screen name

You have no luck with anything.

03-11-2016 | 07:30 AM

#32

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From: Gaylord, Mi

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Originally Posted by hotjava66

I feel like that guy when it comes to batteries and can't figure out why. Mine are always on a maintainer if not in use, new cables, clean terminals, etc. I don't think I have gotten more than 3 years out of any yet, most seem to fail right after warranty is up. Maybe it's my love for rough water running, might beat the plates loose inside.

your driving makes for bloody body parts, So killing batteries would also make sense. HA

03-11-2016 | 09:00 AM

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From: Granger, Indiana

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Originally Posted by hotjava66

A number of years ago I read an article that compared the use of a battery in an auto and a boat. I would have thought that a boat battery gets the snot beat out of it - with all the waves etc. Turns out it was just the opposite. An auto/truck battery gets a heck of a lot more abuse during use- more vibrations, and bumps-- some engineering type did the study. If I ever find the article I'll post it.

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