How do I choose a marine battery?

Weight is an important consideration, especially when choosing a marine battery. Whether traditional lead acid or EFB, any battery will bring significant weight. However, the most important factor is choosing a battery that meets the starting and auxiliary demands on your vessel.

How do I choose the right battery for my vessel?

Understanding the power demands of your vessel is key to finding the right battery. The Yuasa YBX Active Marine range features a wide variety of batteries, including EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) battery types. What battery technology you need depends on the specific power demands of your vessel.

Which Marine Battery is best?

Considering all the critical factors when choosing a marine battery, LFP batteries are the best option. Lithium marine batteries offer superior performance to lead acid batteries.

Should you buy a lithium marine battery for your boat?

Boat or marine batteries perform many vital functions, such as running the equipment onboard. Since boats can be out on the sea for days, weeks, and even months, you must be careful when choosing a marine battery – you’re going to depend on it! A trend has emerged lately where lithium marine batteries far outperform other alternatives.

How do I choose a battery chemistry?

At West Marine, you can choose from among four different battery chemistries: Flooded lead acid, gel, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and Lithium Iron Phosphate. We suggest you select the battery chemistry based on your needs (deep cycle versus starting versus dual-purpose) and on the performance you desire balanced against your budget.

What kind of battery does a sailboat use?

Sailboats with two identical batteries used interchangeably for starting and house electrical loads. Boats with one battery bank that does double-duty for house applications and engine starting. At West Marine, you can choose from among four different battery chemistries: Flooded lead acid, gel, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and Lithium Iron Phosphate.