deep cycle ok for starting?

[1980Galaxy]

i needed to buy a new battery last season and didnt realize until recently that they gave me a deep cycle. is it ok to use a deep cycle for starting the motor? maybe battery life would be shortened from it?

 

[boat1010]

Re: deep cycle ok for starting?

It is fine to use a deep cycle for starting. It is just bad on a regular battery for a trolling motor. To discharge a regular battery is bad on it.

 

[scipper77]

Re: deep cycle ok for starting?

A deep cycle won't deliver the cranking amps of a starting battery. If your boat is in tune and starts right up you will most likely be ok, but for a boat that is a little more finicky to start you want the right tool for the job. In this case a starting battery.

 

[1980Galaxy]

Re: deep cycle ok for starting?

thanks for the advice... my boat usually has no problem starting so i think i will be ok with it. next time i will get a cranking battery tho.