PWC Batteries

[Ramblin Wreck]

So I currently have an YUASA battery that is the factory battery for my 2015 Yamaha FX. I'm going to replace it prior to a few upcoming trips. Has anybody switched from the standard wet cell to an AGM for their PWC. If so, what brand and where did you buy it from?

 

[Ronnie]

I've gone with the agm from Walmart and been very happy with it. They tend to last at least twice as long as a standard battery.

The gel cells offered by my Pwc shop are even better / last longer (all my water toys are on a charger maintainer whenever they are not in the water) but they cost almost twice as much as well.

I think the gel cells are the only type that are ready (filled/charged) when i buy them. The others have to be filled and charged which takes time that I don't usually have when I'm trying to get to the water and discover I have a dead battery.

If you are in a pinch go for the gel cell, if not go agm. I'd only by the standard if that is all that is available.

 

[rsg1963]

Yuasa is a good company. But whenever I get a chance to, I replace with Odyssey brand. More cranking power, installs in any position (my pwc are upside down often, so I like this ability) and they are tough.
But as with ANY battery, charge it before first use.
Example:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ILK6I/ref=psdc_15710461_t1_B0000BYEXO

 

[captainhook]

I put an AGM that I bought from Advance Auto Parts in my SeaDoo. It was rebranded to Advance but it was a national maker (I can't remember who). The battery was absolute garbage. Didn't even last a full season. Reviews led me to believe I was not even close to the only one this happened to. It was pretty expensive too. Don't buy that one.