Quinte Fishing

Anyone have experience with these batteries, how would they work with my trolling motor on my bassboat, are they worth the extra $$$?

never had them for marine, but i have one in the old chevelle, and well it had been sitting for over 2 years, in the car, and it started the car first turn, was surprised there was any juice left in it, and that the car started... wish i had more time for the old car...
i dont think you will see a regular battery do that.. here is the battery companys sales pitch or one of them, link on bottom..
Delivers higher peak amps faster than conventional batteries
Provides up to twice the life of conventional batteries
More consistent voltage across the discharge curve
Superior cold and hot weather performance vs. conventional batteries
Available in models with SAE posts, stainless threaded studs, or both
Spill-proof, even if the case is physically ruptured
Will not off-gas in normal operation, eliminating fumes, odor & corrosion
Over 14x more shock and vibration resistant than conventional batteries
Provides more power from a smaller package
True zero maintenance
Holds charge better during periods of nonuse
Operates in any position without spilling
Offers proven durability & performance (Read testimonials)
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/

YES they are totally worth the money. I have been using Optima Batteries since 2005 and on big water. The shelss does not crack like traditional cell batteries. I get longer daily life, great for the trolling motor and I can run all sort of electronics and equipment all day. I have 3 Optima's in my ocean boat that I used for full time chartering. I got those Optima's in 2005 and just replaced two of them for this year. I was not certain if they needed it, I just did it. But, I put one Optima in my truck and used it for months prior to selling that truck.

My 3 cents

I'd like to put the batteries in the link in my boat. They weigh less than half of agm or lead acid batteries BUT Check out the price! You also have to purchase the chargers. hopefully the prices come down over the next few years.
[url]]http://lithiumion-batteries.com/RVDEEPCYCLE.aspx[/url]

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Dan Elliot - A bad day on Quinte is better than a good day at work !!!
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Dan no special charger required for the optimas
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/faq8.html
I have 3 0f the D31 series Blue Tops 900cca & 1125ca
also won 3 free optima battery certificates for any Optima battery of your
choice (go figure just bought 3 and I win 3)problem is they have to
shipped from the states and i don,t know what that would cost!!!
So if any one is interested ???? give me a yell!!!!

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