battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

[delsol]

i have a 1989 80 hp merc i am going to buy a battery in the morning is it a bad idea to but a deep cycle...i only use 1 battery

 

[roscoe]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

If this battery is used for starting the motor, livewell, and running lights, get a marine starting battery.<br /><br />If it is used for a trolling motor also, get a marine dual purpose battery ( deep cycle and starting battery in one).

 

[delsol]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

ok

 

[delsol]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

is it wrong to buy a deep cycle, is it a bad thing or just a money difference???<br />thanks bob

 

[Silvertip]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

Batteries labeled "Deep Cycle" are not intended for use as a "Starting Battery". If you use only one battery, buy one that's labeled "Deep Cycle/Starting" or "Dual Purpose". If you are running a trolling motor off this battery I hope you have a set of oars along and/or you can pull start your engine as eventually you will kill that battery.

 

[delsol]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

ok buy dual purpose battery. or /deep cycle/starting<br />thanks bob

 

[khc1970]

Re: battery deep cycle or chanking,buying

A starting battery (like one in a car) produces large amp in very short time (CCA), and needs to be topped up very quickly, if it is allowed to drain below a certain level, the power cells might not recover and dies.....<br /><br />A deep cycle battery or a leisure battery as it is also known, does the opposite. It allows power to be drained very low and still be able to recover. Perfect for powering equipments in a boat or caravan.