On Apr 26, 3:00*pm, david wrote:
Hi. We just bought a new Bayliner 175 and put her in the water for the
first time the other day. The battery was dead (and bad, it turns
out), although I had started the boat the night before our trip. No
matter. We pulled the boat out and had Advance Auto Parts install a
new battery. Worked fine and we had a good day, except I noticed later
that the battery is a marine *deep cycle* rather than a standard
marine battery. I've heard deep cycles aren't really intended for
engine starting; what do you all think? Should I get a marine starting
battery or just live with what I have. Thanks.

-- david

The Deep Cycle have more Reserve. If you out using Radios, lights,
etc. It's all I use in my Boat. I am installing a second Battery this
year.It's be a Standard Car Battery.Run out to the fishing spot on
both, then shut down to the Deep Cycle while trolling. It still
charges both.If the deep gets low, switch to the other to get home.