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  1. #1
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    What kind of secondary battery are you guys using for all your Audio Equipment.
    I just have the main boat battery now, (but do have the Perko switch)
    Will be adding another battery to support new stereo system this year

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    What year boat do you have and how big is your stereo system?

    Many of the new models already have a switch, so depending on your dealer, at the time of prep, they decide what brand to install.

    When I reworked by 2007 Supra system, I installed the:
    Blue-Sea Add-A-Battery ACR System.
    Two Deka Series AMG 27 batteries - replaced the orig one in the boat - Series 24 Interstate that lasted a long time
    Onboard Smart Charger
    Wet Sounds System - two Rev10s and six 650s with a JL Sub.

    If the second battery is the "stereo battery", then go with a higher Ah (amp/hours) battery

    For batteries, there has been a few threads on here and on other forums. You will get different options depending on who you ask:
    Optima
    Interstate
    Deka
    Everstart (wal-mart)
    Odyssey
    XS power
    etc
    2018 Supra SL400

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    Is your battery switch (likely a Blue Sea not a Perko if OEM) single bank ON/OFF or Dual Bank? Is there a dual-bank Charger?

    Size of battery will depend on the potential current draw and how long you would want to spend on the hook with the engine off. A single group-24 deep-cycle will do fine for short periods at anchor, up to 4 pair of 6V golfcart batteries for an all day concert on the lake.

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    Battery Switch is not Factory. Was added. 13 Moomba lsv
    Sound System is following
    2 - 8" Kicker Towers
    Kicker 400 watt amp
    Rockford Fosgate 1200/1 amp
    Wetsounds 12xxx
    Will be adding a 200 watt amp for cabin speakers later on


    Time radio would be on with out motor running would be a hour at most. (family doesn't let me rest much)

    Link to the Battery Switch i have _ https://www.westmarine.com/buy/perko...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

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    A group-29/31 wet cell marine deepcycle should do the trick.

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    I personally love the optima batteries. I like the idea of no water all sealed cell etc.

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    The debate between wet cell and AGM is certainly a worthwhile discussion. But I have 2 hangups about the optima brand. 1), for a house bank, they have the lowest Ah to $$$ ratio. So poor value for a house bank compared to other same sized wet cell and other AGM. 2) in a house bank setup where you might need to rely on shore charging to replenish the battery, the optima needs a different charge profile compared to other AGM and wet cells. In the above scenario, one might end up with 2 chargers, where as a single 2-bank on-board charger would do the job. One for the existing wet cell, one for the optima.

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    When upgrading the stereo system , I replaced my existing one and bought a new battery.

    I knew the older Interstate had some life left in it, but when your spending bigger money on a stereo upgrade, why get cheap on the battery.
    Ended up I overcharged that darn thing and that was it for the Interstate.

    As MLA said, Ah to the price. I did not know the Optima looked for different charging.
    2018 Supra SL400

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    I upgraded both my batteries to 31M: I’ve been running 2 VMAX Tank XTR31-135 12Volts 135AH Deep Cycle, XTREME AGM Battery. 265 min or reserve capacity each.

    They’re expensive, but they’re with it! My stereo system pulls a ton of amp and this set up has never failed me.

    I’m paranoid about running out of juice on the water.


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    2008 Moomba Mobius LSV

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeepers View Post
    I upgraded both my batteries to 31M: I’ve been running 2 VMAX Tank XTR31-135 12Volts 135AH Deep Cycle, XTREME AGM Battery. 265 min or reserve capacity each.

    They’re expensive, but they’re with it! My stereo system pulls a ton of amp and this set up has never failed me.

    I’m paranoid about running out of juice on the water.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    Dude 100%!

    I’m runnin three Optima Red Tops for the stereo alone and a Marine Deep cycle for the engine.

    I forget the name of the switch but as soon as my ignition switch is put into the “on” position, it connects all 4 batteries together to start. I like that.

    Other wise the one battery is for engine only and completely independent of stereo power.
    2006 Moomba Outback V

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