Battery Question

[WillandShay]

Hello all!

I know this subject has been beaten up.

But here is my simple question, I hope:

Walmart has two battery's and someone please tell me which to buy.

Both are marine and $60.00

Battery 1 is 625 CA called a 24MS

Battery 2 is 500 CA with 75 amp hours called a 24DC

This is what the battery's say on the sides.

Which one do I need?

Thank you!

Will

 

[Rick.]

Re: Battery Question

Will. What is the intended use? Is it for atarting/accessories/trolling/ running a big *** stereo(careful with the stereo answer as I will recommend the one that will go dead quickest LOL). This is important. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[WillandShay]

Re: Battery Question

Rick -

It will be to start the engine and power the NAV lights, bilge pump, marine radio, depth finder or fish finder, your basic stuff. This Bayliner is being turned into a strict fishing boat, so quiet is a must to catch the fish. Maybe a small electrical fridge, maybe, but not sure yet.

Thanks!

Will

 

[Pacoson71]

Re: Battery Question

not sure about big changes in the batteries but the shape is 3 in shorter on the MS...

 

[WillandShay]

Re: Battery Question

not sure about big changes in the batteries but the shape is 3 in shorter on the MS...

I am sorry, but I do not understand..

Will

 

[NYBo]

Re: Battery Question

MS = marine starting
DC = deep cycle

I would go with the latter. A deep cycle is fine for starting most motors, and can be discharged more without damage.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Battery Question

Will. You might want to consider going with two batteries. One for starting,lights.bilge pump and another for your other loads. No doubt you'll want an electric motor at some point as well. I have to think a 12 volt fridge would be a large draw. What you don't want to do is run down a starting battery to the point you can't start your motor. If your fridge battery were to go dead you could just drink your beer quickly before it spoils but your engine battery is a different story and a real problem if it dies. I would probably go with either of the ones you listed but be very careful how much load you place on it. Hope this helps. Rick.

 

[WillandShay]

Re: Battery Question

Will. You might want to consider going with two batteries. One for starting,lights.bilge pump and another for your other loads. No doubt you'll want an electric motor at some point as well. I have to think a 12 volt fridge would be a large draw. What you don't want to do is run down a starting battery to the point you can't start your motor. If your fridge battery were to go dead you could just drink your beer quickly before it spoils but your engine battery is a different story and a real problem if it dies. I would probably go with either of the ones you listed but be very careful how much load you place on it. Hope this helps. Rick.

Yes. You are exactly right. Now this boat came with only one battery. Therefore, how I do convert it to a two battery system and how do I make it switch between the two and charge each one correctly?

As I am more of a visual person, pictures are awesome!

Thank for any help!

Will

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Battery Question

Yes. You are exactly right. Now this boat came with only one battery. Therefore, how I do convert it to a two battery system and how do I make it switch between the two and charge each one correctly?

As I am more of a visual person, pictures are awesome!

Thank for any help!

Will

The easiest (and foolproof) way is use one of these battery switches from iboats:

http://www.iboats.com/Blue-Sea-Syst...9698843--**********.529401447--view_id.729810

If you read the description you see that this accessory will automatically keep both batterys charged, and still isolated for individual use. The instructions are simple, and included.

Happy boating!

 

[WillandShay]

Re: Battery Question

The easiest (and foolproof) way is use one of these battery switches from iboats:

http://www.iboats.com/Blue-Sea-Syst...9698843--**********.529401447--view_id.729810

If you read the description you see that this accessory will automatically keep both batterys charged, and still isolated for individual use. The instructions are simple, and included.

Happy boating!

Nice!

We will have to save up for one of those kits for sure!

Thanks!

Will