85 hp force battery needed?

[mick97]

Hi,

I just bought a 1985 bayliner capri with a 85 force motor yewsterday.
Does any one know what type of battery I can use in it?
It has a stereo also,but not sure if that makes a lot of difference.

I was wondering what voltage,and size.
Im new to the big boat world..lol

Could I just go to walmart and get one?
Thanks
Scotty

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

Yes Wallyworld,Any battery 450CCA or over.If you are gonna listen to the radio after you shut off the motor then get a bigger battery up to 1000CCA
But to be real sure you have a battery to start with,put in a second and a battery switch.That way (if you can remember to switch it on and off)you will always have a good battery.J

 

[mick97]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

Hey thanks.

It doesn't look like it had a regular car battery in it by the cables.
But it could of been a side mount battery I guess.

Thanks,
scotty

 

[john from md]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

Walmart carries the Marine Maxx batteries. Get a Group 24 or 27 and make sure you check the water from time to time as that engine only has a rectifier and not a regulator. It will boil water out of the battery as it normally runs at 16volts.

John

 

[mick97]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

hey john,

Thanks for the info on that.Always nice to hear from someone who's been there
Going out tomorrow to check it out.
I'll post again after I get er done.

Thanks again,
Scotty

 

[john from md]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

If you use the boat alot and also have electronics on it, I suggest that you convert to a regulator. The procedure is located in a sticky about high voltage at the beginning of the Force forum. This protects your electronics and makes your battery last for a few years.

John

 

[mick97]

Re: 85 hp force battery needed?

Good idea.
Thanks for all the help.
Scotty