Stereo battery requirements

[Streffpilot]

Hi, I want to install a little more powerful stereo into my boat . I was wondering what size battery will work. So far my plan is a Stereo with a 3 or so channel 5-700 watt amp.

How long would a group 29 battery last?

or would a group 31 be better?

or 2 group 29's??

I am on a very limited budget (1st baby due in may :happy: ) so I cant just buy 3 group 31 batteries and 3 1000 watt amps or the admiral would kill me (something about diapers......)


Thanks for the help

 

[dlp123]

Re: Stereo battery requirements

heres a link that will help determine what you need http://www.4xspower.com/downloadables/xspower_flyer-left.jpg one group 31 battery should be plenty to handle that.

 

[sweet addiction]

Re: Stereo battery requirements

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_estore/content/product_info/marine_f.asp

I run 2 Interstate SRM-29's in my boat. They run everything including my 12/24 volt trolling motor and my 600 watt stereo system. Never had a problem, fantastic batteries.

 

[OllieC]

Re: Stereo battery requirements

That's what I've updated too. I had 27s.
Still snow on the ground so I haven't had time to play yet......

 

[sweet addiction]

Re: Stereo battery requirements

That's what I've updated too. I had 27s.
Still snow on the ground so I haven't had time to play yet......

I have been running the SRM-29s' for the past 5 years and have been very impressed with them. I hear ya about the snow!! Getting a bit sick of winter. I am lucky though in that I am able to strike a deal with my wife...As long as I start and clean off her car every morning, I can keep the boat in the nice heated garage. Since I don't work in the winter I get to tinker around on the boat all winter. Which usually means I'm pounding the stereo.

 

[OllieC]

Re: Stereo battery requirements

I have been running the SRM-29s' for the past 5 years and have been very impressed with them. I hear ya about the snow!! Getting a bit sick of winter. I am lucky though in that I am able to strike a deal with my wife...As long as I start and clean off her car every morning, I can keep the boat in the nice heated garage. Since I don't work in the winter I get to tinker around on the boat all winter. Which usually means I'm pounding the stereo.

Lucky..... Mine won't fit in the driveway. My driveway is 8' wide and the trailer is 8 1/2'..... I have to go stand in the snow at the marina......