Correct battery size to use with a BF50

[matt.speedtriple]

Hi folks,

Well i`m almost ready to get my completely restored boat back in the water but i`m now about to setup all the electrical side of things.

I`ve had a search around on the net but can`t find what the recommended starter battery i should use for my BF50. Any info in regards to ampage ect would be very helpful as after all the time i`ve spent working on the boat then i don`t want to have any problems with the electrics.

Cheers, Matt.

 

[hondadude]

The minimum battery requirements are listed in the owner's manual. If you do not have one, you can download one for free from http://marine.honda.com/owners/manuals/models/BF50

Just choose the one by serial number.

Minimum 420 cca for carbureted BF50
Minimum 582 cca for the fuel injected model.

I would not skimp on battery size.

Mike

 

[matt.speedtriple]

Cheers Mike i had a feeling you`d know.

I`m just having a bit of brain fade I`ve got full workshop manuals for a wide range of honda outboards which is just as well as i own 8 of them in different sizes.

I won`t be skimping on the battery side of things as i`ll be fitting at the very least a twin 95amp setup with a split charge system.

Matt.

 

[chawk_man]

Over many years I've had good luck with the Interstate sealed batteries. Have made it a habit to change them out every five years regardless of how well they seem to be operating.

 

[jgmo]

Interstate is one of the best battery "suppliers" in the world. I used them exclusively when in the trucking business and attended their electrical troubleshooting seminars several times along with my technical students that I was in charge of training for fleet vehicle maintenance. Great bunch of folks and they are SERIOUS about their business.

The Interstate batteries are typically a few dollars more than other brands but the "build specs" are far superior and you really do get what you pay for in this case.

Great advice from the chawk_man.