Best Batteries

[Hallett19]

I am curious to see what kind of batteries everyone uses. I know everyone will probably say "go get optimas" but I dont know how hot I am on paying $300 plus for some batteries. I'm not running a super crazy stereo, just a modest setup. I like die hards and have always put them in my cars. I have Interstates now and they have been good for me but I want to see what everyone else thinks. Like I said, I dont want to blow all my money on some top notch batteries I probably wont need.

[77charger]

Currently have 2 die hards grp 24s nothing special but i can play my stereo for 45 minutes then dead:confused: but i am going to get some golf cart 6vs very soon for the stereo so i can get long play time(trying to get some of my monies worth out of the die hard batt)
Warning that HH guy disagrees wit 6v he has cigarette ego and optima envy:D :D :D

[HCS]

I have your standard marine Interstate batteries. I crank my
stereo and my boat all day, all summer, and have no problems.
:)

[hd&boatrider]

I use 4-Optimas and 1-Odessy for the boat. Of course I have my priorities straight. I can play the stereo all day without a problem. I just charge them at night and when I leave I turn the batteries off via the Perko switch

[KACHINA KEN]

Group 27 Interstates , it's all you need

[Tom Brown]

Originally posted by HARDCORE-SKI
I crank my stereo and my boat all day, all summer, and have no problems.
That is, by far, the best battery longevity I've ever heard of.

[locogringo]

1 8D and two Group 24 (I think, or 27?)

[vdrivenman]

ok, what is the proper amps & procedure for charging a gel battery.
i've been told NOt to charge them & not to run an alternator that it over charges and burns up the battery.
got good use(4 yrs.) out of a red top interstate, but had to recently purchase a new one!

[jbtrailerjim]

I have 2 Interstate Grp 24 marine batteries for the stereo and 1 Centenial Grp 24 marine for the starter. Works fine so far.

[Floatin']

I have had really good performance out of my 2 AC Delco Marine batteries 24 series.

[shadow]

I use lifeline 8D batteries,they are heavy but they are sealed never have to worry about spillage.they've never let me down yet.

[Dr. Eagle]

Funny you should mention Die Hard batteries. I have not had good luck with them the past 5 years or so. I have gotten several that went bad after only a year or less, and when I took them back I was told if I didn't have the ORIGINAL receipt, the warranty was void.
After a couple of those warranty discussions, I stopped buying them and started buying them at Sams Club. I believe that either GNB or Exide make their batteries with a private brand. They have worked pretty darn well and the warranty does not require you to keep the original cash register receipt.

[1stepcloser]

I stand by Optimas. I run the red ones, with great sucess. Money well spent in my opinion.
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[rivercrazy]

I've been running the deep cycle Optima's for years. They are awesome batteries.
As far as charging them, I would stay with a lower amp charge like between 2 and 10 amps. They take a charge well and actually recharge faster than normal non AGM batteries. Higher amp chargers create heat in the cells and that ain't the best for them

[dmontzsta]

Optimas are the best batteries out there, hands down.

[Screaming Pete]

I run a couple of D 'sin the flashlight and the other 1 runs 3 c's.
Interstates in the Mach. great warrenty