Off Topic Costco marine batteries

[Fisherboat]

Wondering if anyone has used a Costco marine battery in their boats. Any pros or cons would be appreciated.
Mine CT batteries have lost their charge and I need to replace 2 of them.

 

[jakerboy]

Have 2 of them in my boat since 2018 with no issues yet.

 

[GPS]

I've had 3 over the years. One was defective on year 2 and they just replaced it. 2nd one is about 7 years old and in a tractor because I thought it was old and it starts a glow plug diesel tractor all winter. 3rd one is 3 years old and just put it in the boat. I'm happy with them, last year they didn't have any in London because of covid so I bought an Interstate 31 series as my second battery.

 

[vmuravin]

I have. These are made by Interstate and have much better AH characteristics than the original Interstate, plus an extra warranty. Worth every penny.

 

[Fisherboat]

Thank you for the information. Will be going to Costco today

 

[Wave Runner]

@Fisherboat... Kirkland Signature marine batteries are excellent, have higher AH than almost any other I've seen and their warranty is the best. The batteries are made for Costco by Clarios who makes batteries for numerous brand name companies.

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Clarios makes Kirkland Automotive or Marine Batteries (those big 12V batteries). Duracell makes Kirkland AA Batteries. The strange and good thing is, Kirkland AA Batteries are much affordable than the Duracell. So instead of buying a Duracell AA Battery, you should consider Kirkland, so you save...

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[Wildfire]

I own four, all group 27s. Pretty decent battery and unbeatable warranty.

 

[tazmania]

Ancaster Costco had zero marine batteries yesterday when I dumped a s@#^% load of money

 

[Fisherboat]

Stoney creek Costco also didn't have any marine batteries
Canadian tire ended up with my as I wanted to fish in the morning

 

[Wave Runner]

Stoney creek Costco also didn't have any marine batteries
Canadian tire ended up with my as I wanted to fish in the morning

I was at Costco in south London the other day and they had several 27DC on the shelf for $134.99.

Correction: $159.99

 

[Extra Virgin]

North London Costco about 1-2 weeks ago

 

[Wave Runner]

North London Costco about 1-2 weeks ago

I must have looking at the wrong sticker price Jamie... wouldn't be the first time I got to the checkout only to find out something in my cart was $25 more than I thought.

 

[Extra Virgin]

I must have looking at the wrong sticker price Jamie... wouldn't be the first time I got to the checkout only to find out something in my cart was $25 more than I thought.

You almost had me run to the south end Costco for a group 27 Bob! Been debating upgrading my trailer battery because of all the Hydro outages last year. Nothing worse than getting to the lake finding a fridge full of warm beer.... And food

 

[Red Fisher]

@Extra Virgin ….ALWAYS take a COLD 6 with you… lol…..

 

[NIK1]

Anyone ever try Crown Battery Crown #MAR-1000 Walleye1 G24 800 CCA.

My local Home Hardware has them on for 120 bucks.​

 

[Extra Virgin]

Anyone ever try Crown Battery Crown #MAR-1000 Walleye1 G24 800 CCA.
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Those were the batteries that came with my 2013 Lund. They were pretty good, and the one that was in my bow mount is retired to my trailer which spent last winter with no trickle charge on it. Fired up the furnace a few times when we went down over the off season and moved the tip out out/in a few times too.

I only replaced the starting battery last year due to my rivet leak problem. I wanted a fresh reliable battery for the season, so I bought a starting/deep cycle battery from Carquest because of my mechanic discount and to make sure she stayed afloat until proper repairs could be done

 

[Extra Virgin]

Looks like they went up five bucks...