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| Author: | NaturalLightKid [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cranking battery size |
What size cranking battery size is required for a 36 HP Prodrive? |
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| Author: | Mudhead [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
Size as in battery group or cranking amps? If the latter, as many as you can afford. I used to use a marine battery with about 450. Now I'm using an automotive with 1,000 and it starts a lot faster, especially in very cold weather. |
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| Author: | T-Bubba [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
i have a optima yellow top and have never had a problem with my battery going dead.. i have ran two 100 watt lights frogging off it as well |
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| Author: | stualaska [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
I've run the U1R, garden tractor battery, for years without any problems. I know, I know it only has 230-300 cranking amps, but it's a lot less expensive and the only accessories I run is GPS, depth finder and marine radio. There is no need for lights when I'm out. If I go on a long trip, 300-400 miles or more and stay out for a week or so I'll throw in an extra battery just in case I do something stupid like leave a key on. |
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| Author: | deadbird8 [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
1000 CCA battery from Academy- works good, lasts a long time. |
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| Author: | barnes_53 [ Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
Odyssey AGM 1750 cranking amps normal, over 900 at zero degrees |
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| Author: | deadbird8 [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cranking battery size |
Obviously you have a lot of options, comes down to price. If you have a CDI motor w/ 50A stator that charges at idle, you could probably get away with a little less battery- especially if your lights are LED. Size also depends on your winter low temps and the accessories you run off the cranking battery. |
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