Optima batteries

Post by **Second Chance** » September 21st, 2006, 11:24 am

Need to replace the deep cycle batteries for my 24v trolling motor system. Anyone have any experience with these batteries ? Are they worth the extra $ over a conventional deep cycle battery? Their advertisment makes a lot of claims , full recharge in one hour, longer life, etc.

Post by **Chalk** » September 21st, 2006, 11:28 am

I love mine so far, had it close to a year....Recharge rate depends on what amp you charge at...If I take mine down 20 or 30% it takes a few hours to recharge at 2 amps....If someone stole mine, I'd buy them again

Post by **Atticus** » September 21st, 2006, 12:15 pm

I have a couple blue tops. They're expensive but they work for me.

I think my charger is a POS it takes forever. I will start a thread on it when I get really bothered by that thing.

Post by **Second Chance** » September 22nd, 2006, 9:06 am

Thanks for the input guys. I think I will go ahead and bite the bullet and purchase a pair of the blue tops

Post by **tin can** » September 22nd, 2006, 8:58 pm

I just recently acquired a blue top. I'll let ya know how it does in a year.

jmart2601 · Post by **jmart2601** » September 22nd, 2006, 10:58 pm

I know I'm new...but just what is a "blue top" brand??? And where do I get one?

Post by **Atticus** » September 22nd, 2006, 11:25 pm

Just Google Optima Batteries

Blue Top = their marine battery line

Battery Source here in Tallahassee has them. Cheapest I could find. I even used Froogle but when you factored in shipping - payed to buy them local.

Post by **MudDucker** » September 23rd, 2006, 5:48 am

I bought one a little over a year ago and kept it stored for 6 months or so. Pulled it out and went to top off the charge and it would not take a charge. Sent it back and got another one. So far so good.

I also purchased two blue tops from Sam's. From my usage, they seem to be doing okay too and they were a little cheaper.