Re: recommended batteries
have had good luck over the years with Sears Diehard deep cycle batteries. Last Spring, I bought a large deep cycle and starting battery from Boat U.S. (about 950 cranking amps, I think). I've used the Sears batteries in outboard runabouts, but currently have an old 305 inboard -- using a two year old Diehard and the Boat US model. I'm pretty pleased with the Boat US product, so far. I guess I would recommend the biggest battery you can afford (both reserve capacity and cranking amps for starting). And two batteries are a necessity, I believe.
