Optima Batteries

Post by **Ron Wilson** » December 26th, 2006, 6:38 pm

I'm considering getting an Optima battery to run my trolling motor. Was wondering, for those Optima owners/users, what model you recommend: 34M, D34M, D31M?

Post by **Chalk** » December 26th, 2006, 6:58 pm

I use D34M's

Post by **Ron Wilson** » December 26th, 2006, 7:11 pm

Chalk,
Do you use them for both motors, or just the trolling motor?

Post by **Chalk** » December 26th, 2006, 7:14 pm

Ron Wilson wrote:Chalk,
Do you use them for both motors, or just the trolling motor?

Trolling only at the moment, I will convert to all Optima's when my cranking battery starts acting up

Post by **Ron Wilson** » December 26th, 2006, 7:21 pm

Thank you, Sir.

I'm minutes from placing the order.

Post by **Chalk** » December 26th, 2006, 7:24 pm

Order? You can get them at Advanced Auto...That's where I got mine

Post by **Ron Wilson** » December 26th, 2006, 8:27 pm

Order? You can get them at Advanced Auto...That's where I got mine

Belay my last. I'm modifying my order (minus the battery). Thanks again.

Post by **RodBow** » December 26th, 2006, 9:02 pm

What can you expect to pay for a D31M?

Post by **Ron Wilson** » December 26th, 2006, 9:19 pm

What can you expect to pay for a D31M?

$250 for the D31M in Cabela's (does not include any shipping costs). Not sure what Advance Auto (AA) is asking, but was wondering what the cost difference between Cabela's and AA (on Optimas) after Chalk's post.

Chalk?

Post by **Chalk** » December 27th, 2006, 8:23 am

Advance would be no shipping, most stores carry them...if they don't have it, they will order it...Both Advance Autos have them in stock here in PC

Post by **Tidedancer** » December 27th, 2006, 9:14 am

I got this off the AA site. Buy online and pickup at store.
Part No. D31M
Optima Batteries BATT BLUE MARINE DEEP OPTMA
BATT BLUE MARINE DEEP OPTMA

* Buy online,
pickup today!

$218.88

$10.00 core

Post by **Second Chance** » December 27th, 2006, 12:51 pm

Bought a pair(24v system) of the blue top deepcycle , D34M's, about three months back. So far I am impressed , especially with the life on a charge. I have yet to draw them down to the point I strart to notice any performance difference. I shopped for several weeks before buying. Best deal was Costco at $155+ $10 core.

Post by **Atticus** » December 27th, 2006, 1:24 pm

Second Chance wrote:Bought a pair(24v system) of the blue top deepcycle , D34M's

Thats what I have I got mine at Battery Source here in Tallahassee. Forget what I paid but any online savings were quickly wiped away with shipping costs.