So bought an old boat motor combo dirt cheap. All in good shape. Motor is complete.
I need a battery for the outboard and having never had one with electric start I have no knowledge on the topic. So here come the questions:
1) what are the differences between marine and automotive battery? Can I use an automotive battery?
2) What size should I buy?
3) How many Cranking Amps should I be looking at?
4) should I get a deep cycle/cranking battery hybrid? Pure deep cycle not necessary as I will not be using a trolling motor or anything with an extended draw or a high draw (just lights, starting and horn as far as I can see).
5) I will likely buy the battery at walmart. no preference for walmart but in northern ontario there is on in everyone town of any half decent size. A swap would be easy if necessary. Anyone with battery experiences purchased at walmart?
One other question. What level of gas should I be using? Highest octane or is the blended gas ok?
Thanks in adavnce
Rob
I need a battery for the outboard and having never had one with electric start I have no knowledge on the topic. So here come the questions:
1) what are the differences between marine and automotive battery? Can I use an automotive battery?
2) What size should I buy?
3) How many Cranking Amps should I be looking at?
4) should I get a deep cycle/cranking battery hybrid? Pure deep cycle not necessary as I will not be using a trolling motor or anything with an extended draw or a high draw (just lights, starting and horn as far as I can see).
5) I will likely buy the battery at walmart. no preference for walmart but in northern ontario there is on in everyone town of any half decent size. A swap would be easy if necessary. Anyone with battery experiences purchased at walmart?
One other question. What level of gas should I be using? Highest octane or is the blended gas ok?
Thanks in adavnce
Rob