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Old 07-06-2006, 02:31 PM   #1
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Need some new batteries for the Extreme, can anyone advise what I should get? Electrics wise, I only have the stereo and lights, so I'm thinking that 2 normal starting batteries will suffice? Also, I want them quick!

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Old 07-06-2006, 05:14 PM   #2
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Marine Batteries

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Barden Batteries in Fareham

http://www.barden-uk.com/marine-leisure-batteries.html
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Old 07-06-2006, 09:39 PM   #3
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Re: Marine Batteries

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Barden Batteries in Fareham

If your gonna have your arse spanked, might as well be by a large company!

Buy the cheapest 85amp hr batteries you can find! it's what we fit! you shouldn't pay more than £35.00 each!!!!!
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Old 07-06-2006, 09:53 PM   #4
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Halfords are good. 3 year warranty!!!!
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Old 07-06-2006, 10:05 PM   #5
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halfords are expensive. An 85ah battery will cost alot more than £35 from halfords.
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Old 07-06-2006, 10:19 PM   #6
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I can supply for £30.00, but only when I can be arsed!
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Old 08-06-2006, 07:53 AM   #7
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Found one on ebay for £27. Its a leisure batt tho ... can you use leisure batteries to start the motor too?
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Old 08-06-2006, 08:42 AM   #8
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I wouldn't. Just get the cheapest, 80ish ah capacity "normal" battery you can find from yer local motor factors. 30 quid is very good - but tony has a special source. Just visit up a few motor factors locally and see what fits. Think I got mine for 39.99.
All batteries in powerboats boats get shagged quite quickly - they sit for months often discharged and get a right hard life being thrown about.
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Indeed. And the price is?
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