using different batteries

[nailbender2155]

using different batteries

i know the physical difference between an auto and a marine battery. heres a question i'd like an answer on. i was told that it is better to use an auto battery on your outboard engine and a marine battery to run all of your accessories (pleasure radio, cb radio. running lights, depth finder, etc.)is this true? and how do you hook them up? keep them charged?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: using different batteries

Re: using different batteries

Originally posted by nailbender2155:<br />i know the physical difference between an auto and a marine battery. heres a question i'd like an answer on. i was told that it is better to use an auto battery on your outboard engine and a marine battery to run all of your accessories (pleasure radio, cb radio. running lights, depth finder, etc.)is this true? and how do you hook them up? keep them charged?

I always run a marine cranking battery for the outboard and marine deep cycles for everything else.<br />You need an onboard charger for the best results to keep the batteries at full charge all the time.

 

[Bondo]

Re: using different batteries

Re: using different batteries

Nope......<br />Use a Marine Starting Battery , for Starting......<br />And,<br />A Marine Deep-Cycle Battery for all your Accessories...........<br />There are Many ways to wire them.......<br />Selector Switch.... Isolators..... Etc.......

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: using different batteries

Re: using different batteries

If your starting your 35HP Force, feel free to use a (marine) deep cycle only. That starter isn't going to draw more than 60 amps.<br />However, on the high seas two is always better than one.<br />Personally, I like the AGM (Optima) type batteries since you get a nice high possible starting current from them plus there's no possibility of leakage. If you use one make sure you have a charger that has an AGM switch on it.<br />Good luck!