Interstate Marine Batteries: Lineup Guide
A guide to Interstate marine batteries: starting, SRM deep-cycle, EFB, AGM dual-purpose and lithium models, group sizes, warranties and how to choose.
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How to Size Solar Panels for Your Boat
How to size solar panels for your boat: daily energy budgets, real-world panel output, sun hours, shading, controller choice and example systems by boat…
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Reserve Capacity Explained for Marine Batteries
Reserve capacity explained: what RC minutes mean on a marine battery, how it is tested, how it relates to amp-hours and why it matters…
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Scallop Season Boat Prep: Batteries for Gulf Coast Trips
Scallop season boat prep for Florida's Gulf coast: batteries, bilge pumps, cranking reliability, anchoring, coolers and a dock-to-flats checklist.
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Battle Born GC2 vs Group 27/31 100Ah: Which Case Fits?
Battle Born GC2 vs group 27/31 100Ah lithium batteries: same capacity and weight in different shapes. How to choose for your boat's battery box.
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MRBF Terminal Fuses: Fusing Right at the Battery
MRBF terminal fuses explained: how they mount on the battery post, sizes and ratings, when to use them, installation steps and common mistakes on…
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Head-to-Head Marine Battery Comparisons
Our marine battery comparisons hub: head-to-head brand and model matchups, from EPOCH vs Dakota Lithium to Trojan 6V and Interstate lithium vs AGM.
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Marine Battery Chemistry Guide: Lithium vs AGM vs Flooded
Lithium vs AGM vs flooded marine batteries compared: weight, usable capacity, charging, maintenance, cost and which chemistry fits each job on your boat.
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Can You Run Electronics Off Your Trolling Motor Battery?
Can you run a fish finder off your trolling motor battery? Learn about interference, series-bank imbalance, runtime and better options.
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How to Read a Marine Battery Spec Sheet
How to read a marine battery spec sheet: capacity, CCA, MCA, reserve capacity, discharge and charge limits, cycle life, temperature, IP rating and warranty.
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