Category Marine Batteries & Charging

Deep Cycle Battery vs Marine Battery: Are They the Same?

Battery choices matter more than you think, so discover why swapping them could ruin your boat.

Keep your boat running reliably by choosing between cranking or deep-cycle batteries—but picking wrong

Batteries differ drastically in lifespan and design, but your system’s fate depends on which you choose.

Just one wrong spot can kill your onboard charger's lifespan before you know it.

The trick to sizing a marine battery charger lies in matching amps to your battery's amp-hour capacity.

Most battery greases prevent corrosion but experts say avoiding one common error is critical.

For engine cranking, starting batteries deliver quick power bursts, but what happens when they fail?

Choosing the wrong trolling motor battery can leave you stranded, so match your voltage to your motor's thrust first.

Properly charging a lithium marine battery requires specific voltage and current settings—but one critical mistake could ruin it.

How much a Group 24 battery weighs depends on its type, from 20 to 60 pounds.