My boat takes two Group size 24 batteries and currently they are flooded. I'm sure after sitting in the boat for almost a year, toast. They are not
easy to get to, have to tear off a good chunk of the back end to get them out so I want to take down AGMs this trip.
A few years ago Cabela's had a sale at about $150 each and I got two of them but they both failed on the 2nd trip, had to return them.
Currently, they have them for $233 each with shipping and tax or drive to Reno for $199 each. Not sure who makes the battery for Cabela's but I don't
think I want to try that again.
Any recommendations on brands?bajaguy - 4-21-2018 at 06:55 AM
Did you check Bass Pro in Roseville?? Cabela's and Bass Pro merged recently (Think bass pro bought them out). Bass Pro may offer the same deal.
I can pick them up for you in Reno if you wantbill erhardt - 4-21-2018 at 07:16 AM
I replaced the batteries in my boat a couple of years ago. I, like you, didn't want to have to think about batteries again for five or six years.
After looking into it I decided I couldn't get better AGM batteries than Odyssey. I got them through Amazon and paid a ransom for shipping, but in
the States and with the time could probably have found some available to pick up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZK63KG/ref=detailpage?...Pacifico - 4-21-2018 at 07:18 AM
I put 2 Optima Blue Top batteries in my boat several years ago and have had zero problems with them. We probably have similar uses with our boats;
sometimes it sits for months without use.
I see you need group 24 size batteries. It looks like a group 34 battery is similar in size; just not as tall. (I cant find a group 24 in Optima).
Good luck!
Paco Facullo - 4-21-2018 at 07:25 AM
Odyssey Extreme PC1500/34M 850CCA AGM Group 34M Marine Battery
Here's free shipping (USA) but they are $223.00 plus ( 5% off sign up )
Cabela's just cut $40-$50 off their AGM Marine batteries; I pulled the trigger for two group 24s. $320 +/-, not too bad. 2 year warranty,larryC - 4-28-2018 at 06:49 AM
Too late now for you but I use the Costco starting batteries for $80 a piece unconditionally guaranteed for 42 months. Free replacement if they fail
in that time. Mine fail every 40 months and I just get free new ones.aguachico - 4-28-2018 at 07:00 AM
Since you cannot reach them easily AGM is a best option. If the Cabelas don't work out for you, look at the Lifeline battery AGM. Good warranty,
military approved.
I run two interstate flooded starters, water check every three months. Two Lifeline house AGM's . NOCO waterproof chargersSantiago - 4-29-2018 at 06:26 AM
Too late now for you but I use the Costco starting batteries for $80 a piece unconditionally guaranteed for 42 months. Free replacement if they fail
in that time. Mine fail every 40 months and I just get free new ones.
I run that same battery in my 'Grandpa' boat (pontoon).chavycha - 4-29-2018 at 01:58 PM
A few years ago, I bought two brand new Cabela's brand AGM batteries to power a 80# trolling motor... the things BOTH crapped out within 6 months with
no warning. Cabela's tried to weasel out of the return and it took a bunch of calls to finally get them replaced. Barf.
I put a lithium ion starting battery (supposedly for ATVs/motorcycles) in our little skiff a few years ago. That thing is bombproof, cranks over
easy-peasy no matter how cold it is.
The best part is that it wasn't any more expensive than the AGM batteries AND it weighs about two pounds.
