Marine Batteries

NCMau · 04-09-2009, 07:49 PM

I am ready to put juice to my restoration project. Right now I don't want to go to expense of a full 6V pack. I was thinking about using three 12V marine batteries.
I understand that I would not have the storage capacity of a full 6V pack, but since my cart usage will be limited, I think it would work. Is this a viable option?

mikesmotortoys · 04-09-2009, 08:10 PM

There are numerous threads already addressing this question. Try the search box

dereckbc · 04-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Most Marine batteries are hybid crosses between a cranking battery and a deep cycle battery. Very few are true deep cycle, so what that means is they will be shot within a year or two, not too mention you will have very little capacity using 3 - 12 volts.

roady89 · 04-09-2009, 09:38 PM

It will work "to get it moving" but it won't work to run it any period of time. 12 volt marine batteries are not true deep cycle batteries. IMO not worth wasting your money if you have to replace them in 6 months.

gatormeup · 04-10-2009, 03:16 PM

i agree, wouldnt go buy them, but if you already have them on hand, yes they will make it "work" just wont run for long periods like 6 6s will!!!

NCMau · 04-10-2009, 07:12 PM

Thank you guys for your input. You have made my choice pretty clear.

gatormeup · 04-10-2009, 07:15 PM

this place is a wealth of knowledge, i have learned alot from my short stint here

04-09-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
NCMau Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28	Marine Batteries I am ready to put juice to my restoration project. Right now I don't want to go to expense of a full 6V pack. I was thinking about using three 12V marine batteries. I understand that I would not have the storage capacity of a full 6V pack, but since my cart usage will be limited, I think it would work. Is this a viable option?
NCMau Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28

04-09-2009, 08:10 PM	#2
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Marine Batteries There are numerous threads already addressing this question. Try the search box
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04-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
dereckbc Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 240	Re: Marine Batteries Most Marine batteries are hybid crosses between a cranking battery and a deep cycle battery. Very few are true deep cycle, so what that means is they will be shot within a year or two, not too mention you will have very little capacity using 3 - 12 volts.
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04-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#4
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Marine Batteries It will work "to get it moving" but it won't work to run it any period of time. 12 volt marine batteries are not true deep cycle batteries. IMO not worth wasting your money if you have to replace them in 6 months.
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04-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
gatormeup Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pine Mtn,Ga Posts: 230	Re: Marine Batteries i agree, wouldnt go buy them, but if you already have them on hand, yes they will make it "work" just wont run for long periods like 6 6s will!!!

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04-10-2009, 07:12 PM	#6
NCMau Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28	Re: Marine Batteries Thank you guys for your input. You have made my choice pretty clear.
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04-10-2009, 07:15 PM	#7
gatormeup Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pine Mtn,Ga Posts: 230	Re: Marine Batteries this place is a wealth of knowledge, i have learned alot from my short stint here

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