Where to buy marine batteries in TC

  • Paulski
    “Ever Wonder Why There Are No Democrats On Mount Rushmore ? "
    Posts: 1180
    April 4, 2007 at 11:52 am #1235098

    Good Morning,

    The batteries I got with my new/used boat are dead on arrival. Where is the best place to pick up some new ones in the Twin Cities ?

    Thanks for any input.

    Pal

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 4, 2007 at 12:00 pm #556729

    If you have a little time…contact Mark Strickland at Marine Specialties in Redwing.

    Not only is he a great guy…but he’s offered 15% discounts to registered IDA members.

    Basicly you can get a Interstate battery at the same price as a Walmart battery…

    On the way back, you can stop in and see Dean at Everts…if you time it right…look behind the counter, that’s where he hides the good cookies.

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    April 4, 2007 at 1:23 pm #556768

    If you want the cities, I go to Gander mountain, they carry Trojan batteries, which I personally like.

    love2fish
    Shoreview, Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 1024
    April 4, 2007 at 2:00 pm #556785

    Nick- Are you sure those Trojans are batteries?

    John

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    April 4, 2007 at 3:05 pm #556833

    Cabelas AGM batterys are good as well!!!

    Mark Steffes
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1376
    April 4, 2007 at 3:06 pm #556834

    You can try Maximum Voltage, in Farmington is a Interstate battery wholesaler. Very good prices.

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    April 4, 2007 at 3:57 pm #556866

    I don’t know if you have Orielly Auto Parts up there but my 31 series batteries from them were under $80 each 3 years ago and mine are still going strong. They get pounded fishing tournaments too.

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    April 4, 2007 at 4:03 pm #556870

    Quote:

    Nick- Are you sure those Trojans are batteries?

    John


    Well considering I’m a married with a 4 month old kid, I know nothing of any other “trojan” products.

    Paulski
    “Ever Wonder Why There Are No Democrats On Mount Rushmore ? "
    Posts: 1180
    April 4, 2007 at 5:18 pm #556905

    Thanks for all the help, much appreciated…

    dank
    Minneapolis, MN
    Posts: 1123
    April 4, 2007 at 5:34 pm #556917

    I have always gotten mine at the Interstate Building on 85th in Brooklyn Park. I ahve never had a issue with the batteries. They hold the charge for 8+ hours a days bass fishing and the service it top notch.

    Just my two cents

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    April 4, 2007 at 6:05 pm #556937

    What is the honest advantage of a Trojan battery?

    Are they not 3 times the price of a regular battery? Yet they are only possibly good for maybe double the life???

    et1770
    Shakopee, MN
    Posts: 201
    April 4, 2007 at 8:48 pm #557071

    Quote:

    What is the honest advantage of a Trojan battery?

    They are recommended for safe boating.

    Willeye
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 683
    April 4, 2007 at 9:26 pm #557109

    Quote:

    What is the honest advantage of a Trojan battery?

    Are they not 3 times the price of a regular battery? Yet they are only possibly good for maybe double the life???

    Good question Gary as that is something I am pondering right now. I bought two Trojan SCS200’s two years ago from Gander Mountain here in LaCrosse for $89.95 apiece. At the end of last season one of them would no longer hold a charge. Tester says that it has a short in it so I need a new one.

    I know it has a two year warranty on it but I can’t find the stinkin’ receipt anywhere and Gander won’t exchange it without the receipt. The price for a new one is $149.95!! I can’t believe they went up in price that much in only two years.

    I know it’s my fault for losing the receipt but I am ticked that the GM boys wouldn’t work with me a bit on getting a new one.

    I don’t want to drop $150 bucks for a new battery so I’m just going with something cheaper (Northern Battery from Power House Marine). I guess I’ll find out if the more expensive battery is worth it.

    Thanks,

    Curt

    hookem
    Hastings,Minn.
    Posts: 1027
    April 5, 2007 at 2:05 am #557261

    McDonald Battery on Rice Street in Little Canada.

    beavflick
    West Saint Paul
    Posts: 12
    April 5, 2007 at 4:30 pm #557498

    fleet farm has batts on sale as of last week

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