Use this battery with my bilge?

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f4igrad

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I have 2 batteries on my 15 foot runabout. One is used for starting, it is an 800 cranking amp marine starting battery. I bought the other one as a backup starting battery, it is a 600 cranking amp. On the side, it says "marine starting, deep cycle, RV." Can I use this backup battery to run my bilge? I will eventually add running lights to it as well, once I get those wired.

I just want to make sure that I am using the right type of battery with the boat electronics.
 
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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

The back up battery will be fine to run your bilge.
 
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vipzach

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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

That sounds like a dual pupose battery and it will work great for what you are doing.
 
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f4igrad

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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

excellent. would it be too taxing on it to eventually run a stereo off it as well?
 
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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

I recommend you put the bilge pump on your starting battery - the outboard will keep it charged.
 
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GabeNalley

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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

I agree with Tex. Radio will be fine on the 600 but running lights and radio will tax the battery. Have a good charger or a trickle charger to hook up when you trailer home.
 
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f4igrad

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Re: Use this battery with my bilge?

sounds good, thanks you all!
 
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