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Offline Wa hunter

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Are Optima batteries worth it?
« on: March 20, 2018, 09:19:56 PM »
Looking to get a new batteries for my boat and not quite sure if is worth the extra bucks? I am considering a Cabelas AGM as an alternative.
« Last Edit: March 20, 2018, 09:35:23 PM by Wa hunter »

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2018, 10:00:26 PM »
Best battery I have had has been a Trojan wet cell
Got 7 years out of it.  I would stray from.anything cabelas brand for batteries.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2018, 11:18:16 PM »
 I ordered my boat in December 03 and picked it up March 04. When I picked it up I was not happy that they had put two tiny (size) batteries in it. They assured me they would be worth the money so I went along.

 14 years later I have not touched those batteries, never had a charger on them or had a single issue.
 
 They are not cheap, but I don't know a single soul that can claim the same! :tup:

 http://www.odysseybattery.com/marine_batteries.aspx
 
 You will also notice that they are mounted on their side, which is another big advantage to a dry cell. :twocents:
« Last Edit: March 20, 2018, 11:26:41 PM by huntnphool »
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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2018, 11:29:15 PM »
Optimas are worth every penny. Had one in my boat for years and never had an issue with it until it got ripped off. Been meaning to upgrade back to one just haven't forked out the cash yet.
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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2018, 12:12:33 AM »
Optimas are hit and miss. Lots of info on the net of some not lasting. Odyssey from my research makes the better battery.

Optima is made in mexico. Odyssey is made in USA with some made in the UK.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2018, 03:29:12 AM »
My one Optima was a miss, but not in a boat.  I'd read that they don't take a deep discharge as well as wet cells, and that was my experience.  I went back to wet cells. YMMV. Maybe they weren't ready for prime time at the time.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2018, 04:58:31 AM »
Big miss here didn't last long at all
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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2018, 06:46:23 AM »
 Someone should have asked what kind of boat and whether you are going to be running one battery or two.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2018, 07:44:31 AM »
I have had a Optima in my NR since bought new in 09.  I do run a small charger on it yr around when not using the boat, so maybe not a fair comparison.  But none the less, I think it has paid for itself.


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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2018, 07:49:45 AM »
Not a boat but have had an Optima in my old Chevelle for right around 5 years with no issues.  It seems to hold a charge well with the little battery tender throughout the winter and starts the big block up no problem each times its called upon. I like em.   
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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2018, 08:14:53 AM »
Have had very poor luck both times I tried to use optimas.  Neither lasted more then 4 years.  My best luck has come from the Costco batteries but not sure if they are selling them anymore.  I think they were rebranded interstates is what I was told.  The ones in my boat were 5 years old when I sold it and still going strong and one in my truck is 8 years old so far and no issues.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2018, 08:24:06 AM »
Like previous poster said, Optima has been moved to Mexico and quality control has suffered some.

Odyssey is the best high end battery on the market.

East Penn Deka aren't pretty but they have a battery that is as good as the old Optima.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2018, 09:02:11 AM »
Optimas arent good for infrequent use without a battery tender.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2018, 06:26:37 PM »
Someone should have asked what kind of boat and whether you are going to be running one battery or two.
Small sled, it would run the 90hp,kicker and depth sounder I have been running one battery.

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Re: Are Optima batteries worth it?
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2018, 06:29:41 PM »
Were good to me in years past.  Blue/yellow/red, use proper batt and keep it maintained and you should be good to go long time. :twocents: Odyssey is great too.
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