What are the best for the money deep cycle trolling motor batteries besides the high dollar optimas? Just wanted to see some opinions.

I've got the same 2 Interstate Batteries in my boat that I had back in Feb 08 and that run exactly the same as they did back then.

I can't remember the number on the battery right off. I've had Interstate trolling batteries that were no good. I'll get the number off of them this afternoon and post back.

Best batteries you can buy are golf cart batteries. They have a much higher amp-hour rating and will last a lot longer. They will also withstand the rigor of mutliple drains and charging better than any 12 volt battery you can buy. There is a down side, however. They are 6 volt batteries so you need twice as many of them. That means more $$ and more space needed. So to get 24v you need four batteries($80/each)wired in series. Not sure anyone has the room for them, but it would be a heck of a setup.

Interstate all the way but the charger makes the biggest deal.

Sounds like Interstate is going to win. I have one Interstate and one Energizer in there now, and by charger took a *@#* so while I have sent it back to the manufacturer I figured I would replace the batteries as well since they are the ones that were in there when I bought the boat.

The ones I have are the SRM-29.

29s are Great but hard to find. 27s are the standard and fine for most aplications. Deka is hard to beat for the price. Go with a 5 or 10 amp charger not 15. My 2 cents

I got a DC Deka 31 for 115 thats a heck of a deal.

I have the 29's also. Agreed on the charger.

I've got to agree on the Deka's. This will be my 4th year on a set that are still going strong. We'll see if they make it through this season. I'm using a 3 pole 5amp charger and I check the fluid levels two times a year.

Give Voltex a call, the money you save might be worth the trip down to Norcross. Especially if you've got a trip BassPro planned.

Who is selling 29s that surprises me?

Mine came from Grass Shack 2 years ago.

I got mine (29's) through my sister at Holiday Marina. She saved me about $20 bucks a battery. Also there is an Interstate battery store on Atlanta Hwy going past Sugar Hill several miles on the right.

It's Tumlin Battery, I've bought some batteries in there. fyi, they're not open on weekends and they didn't take credit cards last time I was in there. Pretty good prices though.

I will call my battery guy and get 29s and keep them in stock
Larry

Don't forget the trays.

Thanks for the feedback. What do the 29's run pricewise. If Oakwood can get them in I will probably get them from there.

I know where Tumlin is, but I talking another 15 or so miles past "Tumlin" on the right. It's close to Gwinnett Marine.

Larry / John ...... Can you check on the availability of " Trojan" batteries....THey are the highest recommended for the electric hunting buggies ( ie: Bad Boy Buggies, Etc ) I switched my batteries in my Bad Boy Buggie to Trojans. I also installed a " De-sulfinator " device and it made a big difference for me......the Desulfinator was $ 200.00 and it runs constantly.......THe Trojans are expensive, but i think they are the best....I think they are available in 12 volt and 6 volt......Cj

hey guys we own a parts store in winder!!! we sell interstate. I can get you anything you want anytime. We keep 24 and 27 deep cycle and cranking. they told me 29 are really good for 24 volt stuff and dont have any yet myself but i will when i need some

Which parts store do you own? My grandfather use to own one in Winder and sold it years ago. It was Complete Auto parts, and I know the new owner changed the name. It was right across from the Ace at the railroad tracks.

Greenes auto parts.your grandad probably sold it to jimmy duran probably hes owned that spot for a while. we moved up there for 5 years when he was going out then after our lease was up he wanted us out and he opened back up so we had to build a new building. my dad as owned our store since 82