Advice on marine batteries
Submitted: Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 19:12
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jbarber
hi everyone, like to hear people's thoughts on these brands at my local battery
shophttps://newcastlebatteries.net.au/marine-batteries.html
i don't want to make the same mistake again and buy from ebay - please let me know your opinions on the above brands - good or bad
thanks in advance
Reply By: Member - Broodie H3 - Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 19:24
Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 19:24
Hi Jbarber, I have used most of those batteries over the years without any hassles, just get the one that is most suitable for your requirements and pocket. the century ones I used to use in my truck in tandem, and the delco marine I still use in my boat and I don't have any issues with either brand. good luck
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Reply By: HKB Electronics - Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 19:58
Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 19:58
Never had any problems with the Marine Pro's
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Follow Up By: Top End Az - Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 21:33
Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 21:33
Century Marine Pro. Very good battery
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Reply By: Grant Tas - Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 23:21
Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 23:21
Hi
I use the Century Marine Pro 720 in my speed boat and also in the car as my third battery in the Landcruiser with no problems at all and have done for many years
Cheers
Grant
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Reply By: lbudgie - Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 23:21
Monday, Sep 01, 2014 at 23:21
I went to cat batteries for my car 6 years ago. had cat for starting and another type for second for fridge and
camp lights.
cat one was still good after 5 years but when the second one died I put in 2 cat ones.
when the boat ones come up for replacing ill definatly go cat without hesitation.
from memory they were about $150 each.
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Reply By: gbc - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014 at 05:48
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014 at 05:48
Check the cca requirement of your engine. Some are very high and the deeper cycle batteries won't make it to the start line. Another thumbs up for the century marine pros.
My 135 optimax needed 1000mca - 800cca as an example.
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Reply By: Mazdave - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014 at 14:12
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2014 at 14:12
I have 2 of the Century Marine Pro 720's in my ute and slideon camper. 100 amp each and considerably cheaper than other Deep Cycle options. Both have lasted 3 years and still going strong with the help of a Redarc BCDC battery system. Best run I have had out of ancilliary batteries.
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Reply By: Dennis Ellery - Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014 at 10:46
Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014 at 10:46
The Marine Pro 720 is an excellent battery but it has been superseded by the Marine Pro 730 which is a better battery.
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