Need New Batteries

[Casaburt]

I just purchased the 2004 34 Venture.
I need to buy new batteries. I have done a little reasearch.
Does any one recomend gel or agm. Price is about the same depending on the quality. The boat has a Guest 2620 Charge pro.

I believe you have to tweek the charger for the gels and agms. So you dont screw the batteries up.
Any advise on how to do that?

Thanks Casa

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Need New Batteries

Unless the charger has a "charge profile" selector switch there is nothing you can do. Visit the Guest web site. They should have user manuals you can download or a FAQ area that indicates whether or not your charger can be used with either/or AGM-Gel cells.

 

[Casaburt]

Re: Need New Batteries

I will check that out. Thansk SIivertip.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Need New Batteries

I would suggest you check Cosco and Walmart batteries. Unless it mounted up front where there is a lot of pounding I would suggest regular batteries not marine.

Why would I suggest that?

Because they have 3 years free replacement and 100 month prorated warranty. Marine batteries are 1 year.
I have use regulay batteries on my 21 foot Runabout since it was new in 1980 and have not had any battery that did not last at least 6 years.

Second reason is they are a lot cheaper.

Third reason is any charger will work right.

If your keep your batteries charged and not discharge more than 50 percent your batteries will also last a long time. Leave them discharged after your done for the day and you will be changing batteries offten.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Need New Batteries

I bought a boat 2 years ago and the seller said it needed new batteries. The engine batt is ok, but the TM's bleed off over time. So I just put it on the internal charger the day/night before I go fishing and do not have a problem.

I could buy new batteries and I will when they get to be a problem. The TM's will be size 27 deep cycle. If I change the engine battery at a later date it will be the first size 27 that I see on the shelf; all from wallyworld.

Mark

 

[whofan]

Re: Need New Batteries

I have a AC Delco Voyager Group 31 Trolling battery. I bought it 7 years ago with the though of having to replace it for the last 3 years. This year may finally be its last? I going to go out and buy another Delco if this is the year my finally dies. AC delcos served me well.