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mailman2

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I'm looking at the Evermax from walmart[group24] and a Excide from BJ's The Excide is sealed and the Max has caps Which is better?
 
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Re: best battery

In my opinion, I would not have an unsealed battery on a boat, especially if the boat is aluminum. I am not familiar with either of those, I just generally prefer a sealed battery. I assume that both are deep cycle marine batteries. What is the intended use? Starting only or other? If starting only, then the deepcycle is not such a big deal. Otherwise you really require the deep cycle.

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Re: best battery

Never heard of Evermax, but I have used several Everstart Marine Maxx dual purpose (The big yellow one) and found them the best value on the market.

My battery is always in a closed, locked down battery box and I don't usually turn my boat over or onto its side.
 
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Re: best battery

Mine are from Cosco and have not had any battery that did not last more than 6 years. My second choice would be the same as JB.
I also Believe how long they last depends on how you care for then not the brand.
You must keep them charged. Ever 2 months in the off season and once a month in summer if not used.

Never leave any battery discharged as the end of a trip. Recharge it as soon as possible. The longer it left discharged the shorter the life will be.
 
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Re: best battery

I have always heard that you should NOT have a sealed battery on a boat due to possible overcharging issues damaging it. I have a walmart everstart I think and so far so good. Seems to have plenty to start my Johnson 88
 
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Re: best battery

JB said:
Never heard of Evermax, but I have used several Everstart Marine Maxx dual purpose (The big yellow one) and found them the best value on the market.

My battery is always in a closed, locked down battery box and I don't usually turn my boat over or onto its side.
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x2, on everything he said.
 
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surrender said:
I have always heard that you should NOT have a sealed battery on a boat due to possible overcharging issues damaging it. I have a walmart everstart I think and so far so good. Seems to have plenty to start my Johnson 88
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If the charge circuit is unregulated (as with most older OB's), that is true.

What kind of motor on this boat?
 
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Re: best battery

My mistake, it is a everstart from walmart. I have a Suzuki DT 140 1987. The excide is sealed where you cannot fill with water if needed. I am leaning toward the everstart max. How can you tell if you are getting the newest one, is there a code?
 
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