What battery do I need for my boat?

This is a question that is asked of us more oten than most! Your battery is one of the most important things on your boat but is the most ignored. We see old car batteries that have been found in the shed powering 16-17' boats. These are generally the same boats we see get towed back because "the bloody motor wouldnt turn over!". When buying a battery for your boat be aware that car batteries normally cant cut it. They are not designed for the harsh pounding that your boat can give. We recommend and use the Century Marine Pro range of batteries. Century batteries comprehensive range of marine batteries have been designed for your Marine Power needs.  With Century quality you can rely on starting your boat motor, running the accessories on board and getting you back safely. Choose from this outstanding range.
 

Marine Pro 400

Marine Pro 500

Marine Pro 600

Suits boat engines starting up to 45 HP

Best for engines starting up to 115 HP

Ideal for engines starting up to 350 HP

The Marine Pro 400 has sufficient reserve capacity to operate many of the 'Basic Electrics' found on boats today, but is not designed to provide deep cycling capability. The Marine Pro 500 is designed with sufficient reserve capacity to operate many of the 'Basic Electrics' found on boats today. If 'Optional Electrics' are present, then we recommend the additional power of the Marine Pro 600. The Marine Pro 600 has sufficient reserve capacity to operate many of the 'Basic Electrics' and 'Optional Electrics'. If more than 2 Optional Electrics are fitted to the boat, a Dual Battery system (Marine Pro battery and a Deep Cycle batery) is recommended.
  • Contains exclusive Platelock® to withstand wave pounding and engine vibration. 
  • Australia-wide, No-Hassle Warranty. 
  • Contains exclusive Platelock® to withstand wave pounding and engine vibration. 
  • Australia-wide, No-Hassle Warranty. 
  • Contains exclusive Platelock® to withstand wave pounding and engine vibration. 
  • Australia-wide, No-Hassle Warranty. 

Century Marine Pro Batteries are specially designed to handle the rigors of pounding from heavy seas. A car battery is not suitable for Marine use. Safety is very important when out on the water.

The heavy power needs of some Optional Electrics may require the additional support of a Dual Battery System, which includes a Deep Cycle Battery. For information on Dual Battery Systems, and calculating the correct power needs of your boat, drop us a line via our Enquiry page 


Century Marine Pro Battery Specifications - Quick Selection Guide

Century Type Application CCA Starting Power Reserve Capacity
Overall Dimensions
L W H
Marine Pro 400 Outboard & Inboard Starting up to 45hp + Basic Electrics 430 amps 95 min 235 172 222
Marine Pro 500 Outboard & Inboard Starting up to 45hp + Basic Electrics 500 amps 110 min 266 175 230
Marine Pro 600 Outboard & Inboard Starting up to 45hp + Basic Electrics 600 amps 135 min 305 172 230
 

On-Board Marine Electrics Guide

Basic Electrics Optional Electrics
1. Control Instruments 1. Extra Lighting
2. Standard Lighting 2. GPS
3. Bilge Pump 3. Fish Filter
4. UHF / VHF Radio 4. Auto Pilot
  5. Trim Tabs
6. Fridge
 

 
Information used with kind permission from Century Yuasa
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