Everstart Batteries

[Dave Stewart]

Here is my take on them. I have been using Everstarts in my guide boat since I bought it...like yours mine came with them. I have had to replace the cranking battery twice in 8 years.

I replace the trolling motor batteries every spring. Twice I have had to replace an Everstart within 3 months after installing. I am on the water basically every day, all day, from the 1st of March thru the end of November. In other words I give them a workout.

The key on making any battery last is maintenance. The first thing I do when I back my boat into the driveway at the end of the day is to plug my charger in. I check the water levels once a week.

Now, are the Everstarts better batteries than Optimas or other higher priced brands...not likely...but they serve my purpose and I know that if I do have a problem wally world is close and I can have a new one real quick, for free, 24/7.

Note: I change them out every 12 months...they have an 18 month warranty...I haven't paid for a new trolling motor battery in 8 years.

[flippindrew]

I agree with you 100% Dave, I havent bought a battery in several years either. At least I know that if I have everstarts in my boat I will be alert to checking them more often because I know they arent going to last long. I get 1yr or less from each battery, but heck, they're free lol.

[MarkW]

I have to agree with Dave 110%. I have used Everstarts for as long as they have been out. Never once had a problem. Any problem that did occur were either a bad on-board charger or the loose wire at my alternator one time. Never the battery problem. I am thinking about installing bigger trays and going with the 31 series big batteries this year.
Which series batteries do you run Dave 24,27 or 31's?

[Dave Stewart]

I am running the 27's

[MsgMills]

My boat came with Everstart Batteries and I've had them now for three seasons and they are still working as strong as ever...I keep them charged and ready to go with a trickle charger... Some fishermen saying they are ( Never Starts ) are just fishermen who had a bad experience with that type and think they are all like that....

Keep them charged properly and they will last....