Does my boat need batteries???

[ElevenAnclas]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the site, hoping to use the forum to get my 1987 Bayliner Bass Striker on the water this summer, with a 1987 Force 85HP B model.

Excuse me ahead of time if I don't use the correct jargon, but I am new to boats... I managed to get my 97 Yamaha GP760 running, but this looks like a far different motor through my eyes.

Recently purchased the propeller 13 x 17, and now looking to purchase the battery for it, but not sure where to start. I thought a simple 'Google' search would have solved my problem, but that simply led me to more terms to learn.

Reading through some of the forums, I've learned that I may need to purchase a 'regulator' to help the battery use the cells efficiently and for it to last longer.

If there is anymore information I should provide, please let me know. Thank you in advance!

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Your motor should have a regulator on it already.
Get a battery that is at least 550CCa Or the bigger the better.
A deep cell will work too.
Before you sink a lot of $$ do a compression and spark test.
Post some pics of the motor?With the cover off and all the sides.
Prop and lower unit too.
Also you need to mix oil with the gas.50-1

 

[Jiggz]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Try tackling the engine one at a time. For the battery, as mentioned, the bigger the better. Deep cycles are preferred and also non-maintenance type (meaning do not buy the maintenance-free battery type, if you can). When you have the battery installed and test and you encounter problems, post again and forum members will always be here to help.

 

[ElevenAnclas]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Hello everyone,

Thank you for the quick responses! :joyous:

Found some batteries for different prices in a few stores. First found a 'xtreme' for $96 at 810 Cold Cranking Amps (cca) @32 degrees F. However I found an Interstate Deep Cycle for 1000cca at $134. Thinking of going with the latter one.

I'm attaching some pictures below of my motor and prop. Don't see any leakage from previous use or anything out of place, but perhaps you all have a better eye for it.

As far as the 'compression & spark test', I'll need to buy some instruments to figure them out. Hopefully buy them today, begin working on this motor this coming week.

I'll come back on here if I have more questions.

Thank you for the help!

 

[Jiggz]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Nice clean motor. Yes, the deep cycle one will be more than good enough. Obviously, you have deeper pockets than me.

 

[ElevenAnclas]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Nice clean motor. Yes, the deep cycle one will be more than good enough. Obviously, you have deeper pockets than me.

Do you think I can go with a battery with less cca? I could definitely do with saving some money! I won't be in the lake for more than 2hrs (with how much expensive gas is here at $3.60), I would be worried if it did not start in the middle of the lake because the battery had drained or something...

Thank you jerryjerry05 and Jiggz for all your advice!

 

[Jiggz]

Re: Does my boat need batteries???

Yes, you can. 800 CCA is more than enough as long as you don't plan on longer trips and having many accessories to run. Personally, I only used those Costco's deep cycle's that goes around $80! And they sure last at least 5 years.