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Going to replace house battery in the spring. I have a 31 pc formula and would like some imput on type to use. I believe my charger will handle any type except glass mate, but not sure. Sears seem to have the best, but what type? thanks for the help.
Jim
 
What size do you have now and do you have room for more or a bigger one?
 
My Sears (Diehard) batteries never lasted very long. Bought the last ones from Costco and they have been great.
 
Your charger will probably not charge Gel Cell's. AGMs are very close to wet cell battery's. I use nothing but AGMs.
Bill
 
I have had great luck, as have 5 of my dock-mates over three years, visiting the local Interstate location and purchasing "factory blems". These are $35 each, brand new not remanufactured, and have no labeling whatsoever. I got three this summer - two group 24 and a group 27 Deep Cycle - all for $105 plus tax. My boat guy approved and he is now recommending these to his clients (if they are so inclined).

Check this against your other local retail pricing and, while this may not be for everyone, you may be interested. Call ahead to see if the battery place has any in stock as they can be hard to come by. Good luck.

I have heard that other companies - not just Interstate - may also have such deals.
 
Go to Sears and buy the Platinum AGM's.

I've said this before and I'll keep saying it. They best value you can buy in batteries is the Sears Platinum AGM (exact battery as the Odyssey for much less money).

Dollar for dollar you will get the best life, best performance, no maintenance worry free battery you can buy. Will lat 7-8 years trouble free, install them, treat them right and they will pay you back in the long run.
 
I use two Delco Group 27 deep cycle wet batteries. Due to their location in the engine room, I never check the fluid levels, etc [not recommended!]. I do have a little gadget from Radio Shack which I can monitor charge state with a cig lighter adapter.

I fully charge each battery every time before I leave my boat. My batteries last me 6-7 years.

Remember, Sears sells "rebranded" batteries from one of the three battery manufacturers. I wonder if Sears' price is less then Costco's, also rebranded batteries?
 
I use the Optima AGM's. Have had very good luck with them and they are available at Sam's
Highly recommend any good AGM as there is zero maintainance.
In my boat access is a bugger so they are well worth the cost.
 
Costco batteries are manufactured by Johnson Controls. They are an excellent battery manufacturer and make many house brands such as Die Hard etc.
 
Best bang for the buck & totally maintenance free. AC Delco Voyager
The M30HMF Voyager Premium
Featuring 900 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) #65533; a powerful punch #65533; and twin terminals for powering several things at once.
Application: The ideal choice for most boats and RVs.
Warranty: 36-month limited, with an 18-month replacement period.
Last one I bought was $125.00 .
 
Costco's "Kirkland" brand used to be the Delco Voyager at 2/3 the price. Check the specs listed on the Kirkland battery prior to purchase; it changes depending on the mfg they are currently using. A quality boat battery will maintained will last twice what the warranty says.
 
I use 2 Sears Platinum AGM size 31 batteries. I had one go bad (totally unexpected) last week and Sears replaced it for free. I would buy another set.
 
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