Batteries <what comes stock from Yamaha?>

[Papa]

Anyone know what the original batteries were in the 2013 242LS were. I have Deka Marine masters in there now. If those are original, I'll go back with that brand.

 

[jcyamaharider]

I think that is dealer specific. Group 24 is the factory size and my dealer put in Deka batteries as well. When it is time for me to change I think I am going to go with the Energizer AGM battery.

 

[Redneck_4Play]

Agree with jcyamaharider, brand is different dealer to dealer.

 

[Julian]

Yup @Papa Yamaha does not deliver boats to the dealers with batteries in them. They do this because they aren't sure how long a boat might sit unused before it sells, and for dealers with lots of inventory, it is much harder to uncover a wrapped boat and run it, or charge a battery than it would be a car at a car dealer. So the prep fee you pay a dealer includes the battery, installation and setup of the boat, and should include testing of the entire boat and its accessories.

 

[McMark]

Mine came with Deka also.

 

[geohil]

Interstate Deep Cycle marine over here.

 

[Papa]

Thanks all. I'm guessing these are the stock batteries. Had them tested at autozone and they said they were still good. 4 years and still holding 90% charge. Check that off the list for winter projects. Starting over with a new to me boat and doing most of the things I did on the 05 SX230 plus all the things I've read for the up grades on the 13 242LS..... Need to find that money tree soon or a good divorce lawyer. Not really. Thanks again, Papa