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February 10, 2018, 10:00:03 PM
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Levi

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Re: Battery Issue
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2018, 10:00:03 PM »
Advance auto parts currently has the best deep cycle battery and they come with 12 months of free replacement. Wal-Mart used to have two year free replacement but I haven't seen them in awhile and I think it was because they were getting hosed on replacements. I ended up buying group 29's because they have the same amount of power (115ah) in a slightly smaller footprint than the group 31's.

February 11, 2018, 06:31:02 PM
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RickK

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« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2018, 06:31:02 PM »
Thanks for the heads up Levi.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

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February 12, 2018, 04:23:35 PM
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GoneFission

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Re: Battery Issue
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2018, 04:23:35 PM »
The Cabela's X900 Pure Lead AGM Battery will have a 4 year full replacement warranty.  I have a friend who is a guide and they even honor the warranty if you use it professionally every day.  These are not cheap, but will hold a charge very well and you just can't beat a 4 year replacement warranty with no pro-rate. 

These also go on sale a couple times a year - check your nearby store - you may be able to get a deal! 
Cap'n John
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May 02, 2018, 09:23:25 AM
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CTsalt12

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Re: Battery Issue
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2018, 09:23:25 AM »
FYI: Batteries were too low to be charged.  AND not replaced under warranty because the warranty has a clause that they won't be replaced if voltage is below a certain level : / .  Lesson learned, One needs to take care of their trolling motor batteries.  They're not like starting/house battery that is connected to my engine alternator and always getting juice. 
Jimbo
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April 17, 2019, 10:45:05 AM
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CTsalt12

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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2019, 10:45:05 AM »
Reviving yet another old thread.  After having persistent issues with my trolling motor batteries (again), I finally figured out the issue was actually my charger.  The charger itself is fine, but the ring terminal connections were shot!  So corroded that when I gave one a quick tug it came right off.  I replaced with better heat shrink terminals and all issues seem to be resolved.  It's a ProMariner charger, the brand 'Worst Marine' sells.  Appears to be an 'ok' charger, but the electrical connections were really poor.  They were heat shrinked originally, so it's a bit odd.  When I re-connected everything, I used some dialectic grease.  I was having moisture issues in the bow hatch where these batteries reside, which also should be fixed by a new Tempress hatch.  It turns out the 30 year old hatch wasn't keeping out much water.
Jimbo
1989 175 Osprey

 

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