Battery Question

[Brookie11]

We have an old 50hp 64 Sea King outboard made by Chrysler. We were told to not use a deep cycle battery due to the fact it's too 'power' for that old motor and over time it will burn out parts of the motor.

So we were told to buy a 'starter' battery. We went out yesterday to do so but was given a third option. A duel battery with partial deep cycle ability. So is it safe for me to buy that battery or should I just stick to a 'starter' battery with no deep cycle?

Thanks!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Battery Question

Buyers choice but a dual battery is nice if you use running lights too.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Battery Question

dual purpose will work fine.
dunno who gave you the BS about the deep cycle though it is funny.
the reason deep cycle batteies are not reccomended for starting is they are not designed for the sudden high current demands of a starter motor.
however on that fifty you would never have noticed.

 

[Bass Tracker TX17]

Re: Battery Question

We have an old 50hp 64 Sea King outboard made by Chrysler. We were told to not use a deep cycle battery due to the fact it's too 'power' for that old motor and over time it will burn out parts of the motor.

So we were told to buy a 'starter' battery. We went out yesterday to do so but was given a third option. A duel battery with partial deep cycle ability. So is it safe for me to buy that battery or should I just stick to a 'starter' battery with no deep cycle?

Thanks!

LOL boy I love this stuff. rodbolt is correct.

systems will use what they need.

Your not FORCING power into the system,

 

[Brookie11]

Re: Battery Question

LOL....it is always interesting ! Well, that was a bit of an unnecessary fire drill for us...

Thanks guys for the prompt info...!