New Boat Questions - The basics

Yes, winterizing is good to go and it’s wrapped up and stored for the winter.

I’d heard good things about Deka as well. It took me a while to shift to ever start and at this point I’m not sure I’ll change. It’s just too easy to swap them out at any Walmart location if there’s ever an issue. Their return policy and such is simple and easy as well. Should I ever need to. I appreciate the input on it. I figured it would be fine but didn’t hurt to ask. Also gave me a chance to hop back on here as well. Thank you again
 
Sardinia306Canyon said:
Why a overkill?

Beside considerable lower self discharge and complettly maintenance free, AGM's don't produce hydrogen.
At least in Europe AGM's are not that much more expensive than wet-cell's.
Chris
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Generally, on engines like what he has, wet cells will last 5 or 6 years with normal maintenance. AGM's might (probably will) last a bit longer, but it just comes down to cost vs lifespan vs the advantages (which you stated) and whether those advantages benefit the user.

I'm certainly not saying DON'T use AGM - just that for normal use, they aren't "necessarily" needed.

In some cases, like newer, digitally controlled engines that are very voltage sensitive, AGM's are pretty much required. But an '88 carb'd V6 doesn't really fall into that category :)
 
To better explain where I was coming from... just explaining that he has options and although AGM's are becoming more commonly used nowadays, he doesn't "need" them and has options. Once he has good, valid info - he can make a decision as to what's best for him.
 
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