Are Optima'a worth it?

[bassinking]

ac delco= the best

[Les Young]

Believe it or not I replaced 2001 model Everstart trolling motor batteries just this year. I never dreamed they'd last this long. I had Dekas in the new Stratos I bought in May of 2003 & they went bad in April of 2006. I used them very hard & they were excellent in my opinion. Also had Interstates in the old Hydra Sport & they lasted a little over 3 years. I think a lot has to do with how well you maintain a lot of batteries & what kind of charger is used on them.