What kind of battery do I need for my outboard motor?

Most boaters will use 12-volt lead-acid batteries in their boats. If your boat uses 6-volt, 8-volt or some other type of battery that isn’t 12-volt, you can still read the next few paragraphs, but know that OPTIMA doesn’t offer replacements in those voltages for your boats.

How many cranking amps does an outboard need?

In order to get the burst of power needed to start an engine, a cranking battery needs to deliver a large current for a short amount of time–often 75-400 amps for anywhere between 5 and 15 seconds, depending on the boat’s engine.

What battery type is not recommended by Mercury Marine?

Mercury Service Bulletin 2021-06 specifically states that Lithium Ion Batteries are not to be used with any Mercury Outboard, or Mercruiser Sterndrive engines.

Will outboard run without battery?

Yes. Almost all outboards that have electric start and that were built in the last 20 years, will have either an alternator or a stater that charges the battery when the engine is running.

What does MCA mean on a battery?

marine cranking amps
CCA is the cold cranking amp rating which tells you how many amps will be delivered to the engine in cold temperatures. MCA or marine cranking amps is conceptually the same rating, however, the CCA rating is based on amps delivered at 0℉ and the MCA rating is done at 32℉.

Why choose Optima yellowtop® batteries?

Key benefits of OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries include deep-cycling battery and OPTIMAL starting power, up to 3x longer service life, 15x more resistant to vibration, leak proof, mountable in virtually any position, maintenance-free, and more than 300 discharge / recharge cycles. OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries work well for tractors or forklifts.

What is the newest Optima battery size?

OPTIMA newest battery size, the DH7, fits a wide array of cars & trucks on the road today. Learn more in the Power Source blog. See the final results and a massive photo gallery of the ultimate street cars. How Many Years Do AGM Batteries Last?

What kind of battery charger do I need for Optima?

The OPTIMA Digital 400 and Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Chargers and Maintainers enhance the performance of OPTIMA and other high-performance AGM batteries in addition to flooded batteries. They also recover deeply discharged batteries and extend the life of all lead-acid batteries.

What’s new at Optima?

From expert tips and tricks, to behind the scenes events, we got something we know you’ll love. OPTIMA newest battery size, the DH7, fits a wide array of cars & trucks on the road today. Learn more in the Power Source blog.