Golf cart battery question

[tyhuck]

Ive got an 86 EzGo Marathon golf cart that I am turning into a hunting buggy. The batteries are starting to go, and I was wondering if it was possible to use 3 12v deep cell marine batteries as opposed to 6 6v golf cart batteries. Im only wondering because I think the 12v batteries are cheaper.

 

Anyone ever tried this?

[8.1HD/ALLISON]

Depends how they are hooked up. In series would be 36 volts system. Yes. If in parallel no.

[00Silverado4x4]

Also have to look at the amps between the two set ups. 6volt batteries for golf carts tend to come with more amps then 12volt marine batteries.

[tyhuck]

Yeah, the more i read into it, the more it seems like a bad idea. Most places Im finding are saying that it will be a loosing proposition in the long run because they wont last as long per charge, or in total lifespan.

 

Seems that marine batteries are actually hybrid starting / deep cycle, rather than true deep cycle.

[Shaners]

You get what you pay for when it comes to golf cart batteries. The Trojan batteries are the best!