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Sportsman Deep Cycle Marine Battery - 12V Lead Acid Group 8D - DC8D
Item: #884243 | Part Number: DC8D$444.99
Description
- Marine deep cycle battery designed for continual deep discharge and recharge
- Heavy-duty 8D group with 225 Ah capacity and 450 reserve minutes
- Thicker, reinforced plates for long-lasting performance under load
- Ideal for trolling motors, electronics, lighting, and house power systems
- 12V with high cranking power for dependable starting capability
Sportsman Deep Cycle Marine Battery - 12V Lead Acid Group 8D - DC8D Item # 884243
Description
Sportsman Group 8D Marine Deep Cycle Wet Acid Batteries are specially engineered with heavier, thicker plates with fiberglass reinforcement, special power-producing active material and special heavy-duty separators.
Features:
- Can withstand the potentially damaging effects of continual deep discharge and recharge
- Unreinforced, thinner plates of a starting battery cannot handle this constant deep cycling, and will fail in short order
- Delivers a long, slow discharge of fewerA for several minutes or hours
- Great for running a trolling motor or heavy marine accessory load (e.g. depth finders, fish finders, radios, radar, lights, coolers, house power, etc.)
- Warranty: 18 Month Free Replacement
Specifications:
- Battery Group: 8D
- Volts: 12
- Amp Hours: 225
- Reserve Capacity: 450
- MCA / CrankingA: 1375
- Dimensions: 20.75" L x 11" W x 10" H
- Weight: 135 lbs
- Terminal Type: Post & stud
Note: Specifications may be subject to change per the manufacturer.
Part Numbers for Sportsman Deep Cycle Marine Battery - 12V Lead Acid Group 8D - DC8D
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
rwthomas from
Great battery, great price
Considered a long time about changing over to lithium power. It just didn't make sense. My existing setup did all I need, I just needed a new battery. If you have an existing system that works well, lead acid isn't dead. It's cheaper, easier and it works. The Sportsman deep cycle does all that I ask without issue.
Date published: 2025-06-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
V-Tack from
Decent LA batteries but has studs not posts
Right price but these are studs (>1/4”) and not posts. The picture is wrong and the description should be updated with the stud size so I can bring the right size bit to drill all the eye connections.
Date published: 2025-05-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TEH1 from
Missing the post connection option
In the description it stated it has a combination post and stud connections. There was only a 3/8 stud. My old one had the combination, so I had to change some ends.
Date published: 2024-07-25
Questions
What is the recommended charging profile for this battery? Must I deliver 14.8v for this battery to not sulfate?
Please refer to the manufacturer for detailed specifications
Date published: 2024-04-23
It is possible to check the acid level and concentration or is this battery completely sealed?
Hello,
Yes, the DC8D is serviceable
Date published: 2024-04-19