Purchased my current boat new in 2003 and within 3 months the starting battery (Walmart) went dead. Took it back to Walmart and along with the smiles and apologies, received a new battery that went dead on me Sat while fishing. Did not get stranded, just used my TM batteries to supply starting power and made it back to ramp without any trouble. Question is, would You take it back to Walmart for a new battery (hopefully free) that will probably go dead in less than 2 years OR purchase a different brand.