Batteries: Lead vs. Gel vs. AGM

[sritz05]

Molar Boater in answer to your question I just stay in switch #1 I have a 19 Bay with #1 (crank/accessories bank) mounted in the back on the port side in the back on the starboard side I have a Optima d 31 group yellow top these two are connected to the Perco switch.
Up front I have two other D31 Yellow Top Optima’s. I have a stand alone the three yellow tops for pushing my 101 3X Rip Tide Bow mount. I use the Stealth DC charger on this and all previous boats. Always charging the craning battery and when it’s topped off the trolling batteries are then charged. I also have installed an extra Manico outlet on the bow next to the one for my trolling motor that I connect to my truck with a harness to charge and fully top off my 4 battery bank system will I am towing. With this setup I can stay on the water indefinitely as far as electrical output needs are concerned. Some times while doing the night client trips I will switch over to both banks on the switch since I run several lights off my Stern yellow top. I hope this answers your question if not you know how to find me. LOL

[Putershark]

Originally Posted by Searover

Based on your post I researched Odyssey. they have just introduced a PC1500 (Group 24 sized) that puts out about the same as a Group 27. With 4 year warranty! Will have two mounted.

Will post when installed on new 215CC.

Excellent,
I am quite sure you will be quite pleased with them... How quick many forget that unless the engine starts, the whole rig is pretty much useless no matter how well built the rest of the boat is. So it does not "pay" to cut cost on batteries