"BLEM" Battery

[rschnack]

I bought a new boat this past summer - Smokercraft Stealth 162 with a 50hp Merc. 4 stroke. I really like the boat and have no complaints with it overall. When I pulled out the battery for the winter I noticed that it does not have a label and the word "BLEM" is engraved on the top. The battery works well but should I demand a new battery? My only real concern is that if I have a problem with the battery it wouldn't be covered by a warrenty. Is it a common practice to put "BLEM" batteries in new boats?<br />RCS

 

[JB]

Re: "BLEM" Battery

"BLEM" almost always means that there is a cosmetic flaw that doesn't affect performance, RCS.<br /><br />However, I would not accept a BLEM battery on a new boat unless I had agreed to it beforehand and gotten a major discount on it.

 

[bubbakat]

Re: "BLEM" Battery

JB is right on this as I have dealt with this issue before they will not honor a warranty on a blem battery I would go and see my dealer right away. BTW ck date on new batery and make sure it hasn't been sitting on the shelf for a year

 

[Old Jarhead]

Re: "BLEM" Battery

BLEM [blemish] battiers sell for half or more off the regular price but are every bit as good. At least I've never had a problem with any that I've bought.<br /><br />As for common pratice for a dealer to use them on a new boat? No, for the very reason you've posted. Concern for reliability.<br /><br />Talk to your dealer and tell him of your concern. I'm sure he'll stand behind the battery.