What Battery Fits in 2000 Ski Nautique 196 Battery Well

[Nautibouys]

Replacing the dead auto battery that was in my 2000 Ski Nautique 196 when I bought it. Went to Walmart and got a Everstart 24 Marine Battery but its too tall to fit in the fiberglass well with the cover. Does anyone have a good recommendation in a wet cell battery that fits in this little well. Seems it really limits size and brands. Any brand and model number information is appreciated. Thanks.

[Nautibouys]

RE: What Battery Fits in 2000 Ski Nautique 196 Battery Well

Der....based on the lack of responses maybe I need to rephrase this....what battery brand and model do you use in your Ski 196?

[bski]

I got something from Wal-Mart a few years ago that fits in my 2000/196. I’m going to the lake tomorrow morning and will try to get the brand and model number.

[TRBenj]

Dad had the same problem with a Group 24 in his '03. The Group 65 should fit- Im running the Everstart Maxx-65N in a few of my CC's.

[east tx skier]

The height needs to be under 8". That limits you to Group 65, 48, 41, and 34.

As for Brand, if you go deep cycle, optima blue top has a 34m. Mine has lasted about a year and is going south. It's about to get replaced with a good starting battery with some bolt extensions for the stereo amps. I don't run a lot of stereo power and rarely when not underway, so I think a good starting battery is a better fit for me. Will probably go with an AC Delco. I had one last over 5 years on my old MC and never put a charge on it. Just unplugged the negative over the winter. Ran me about $67 back then. I think they're about $80 now.

[M3Fan]

Mine has lasted about a year and is going south.

Wow, that's odd. My Blue top dual-purpose is going on year 4 with no problems so far.

[gride300]

you have to maintain your batteries, especially when you drop big $ on optima's or the like. ctek 7002 from earmark marine. get it. it works for every type of battery too.

[east tx skier]

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear. I never put a charge on the Delco. The optima was on a battery maintainer. Other than that and keeping the posts clean and corrosion free, what specifically should I be doing?

[bski]

I check this morning; I have an everstart 41-1 in my 2000/196. I’m not a big fan of Wal-mart junk, but was in a hurry and they were open all night. I have had it in the boat for four years, and it is still going strong.

[roger2700]

My 2000 SN196 battery group is specified on a sticker under the battery lid as follows "Correct group is #48, #41 may be used as alternate"