What is the difference between GEL and AGM on a boat?

GEL tolerates deep, slow discharges better, which makes it superior as a house battery; AGM delivers higher current peaks and suits engine starting. In the EXIDE Marina range each technology has its own series.

Can I start the engine with a Marina GEL?

That is not its job: it is optimised for cycling, not for cranking peaks. For engine starting, EXIDE offers the Marina Start and Marina Start AGM series.

How do I charge a GEL boat battery?

With a charger that has a dedicated GEL profile and controlled voltage: charging on the wrong profile can damage the gel. Modern marine chargers and solar regulators include this profile as standard.

How long does a GEL house battery last?

Far more cycles than a starting battery used for the same task. Depth of discharge is the key: with partial discharges and full recharges, a Marina GEL keeps going for many seasons.

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EXIDE MARINA GEL

EXIDE Marina GEL batteries are the deep-cycle series of EXIDE's marine range: GEL batteries for onboard house loads with cyclic demand, available from 60 to 210 Ah.

A GEL boat battery uses gelified electrolyte: it withstands repeated deep discharges, cannot spill and needs no maintenance. It is the ideal house battery to power the fridge, chartplotter, lights, radio or windlass on sailboats and motorboats, day after day and season after season.

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Marine battery Exide ES2400 12V 210Ah 1030A GEL

12V

210Ah

1030A

518 × 274 × 240 mm

4,79(35)

€399.70 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES900 12V 80Ah 540A GEL

12V

80Ah

540A

353 × 175 × 190 mm

4,79(29)

€176.30 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1350 12V 120Ah 760A GEL

12V

120Ah

760A

513 × 189 × 223 mm

4,79(32)

€281.95 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES950 12V 85Ah 450A GEL

12V

85Ah

450A

330 × 171 × 235 mm

4,84(32)

€184.40 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1300 12V 120Ah 750A GEL

12V

120Ah

750A

345 × 171 × 283 mm

4,82(24)

€233.40 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES650 12V 56Ah 410A GEL

12V

56Ah

410A

278 × 175 × 190 mm

4,77(28)

€142.70 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1200 12V 110Ah 760A GEL

12V

110Ah

760A

284 × 267 × 226 mm

4,73(30)

€268.80 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES290 12V 25Ah 150A GEL

12V

25Ah

150A

166 × 175 × 125 mm

4,80(29)

€85.10 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1600 12V 140Ah 900A GEL

12V

140Ah

900A

513 × 223 × 223 mm

4,79(33)

€335.10 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1000-6 6V 195Ah 900A GEL

195Ah

900A

244 × 190 × 275 mm

€219.90 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES450 12V 40Ah 280A GEL

12V

40Ah

280A

207 × 175 × 175 mm

4,77(19)

€117.80 VAT incl.

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EXIDE

Marine battery Exide ES1100-6 6V 200Ah 950A GEL

200Ah

950A

244 × 190 × 275 mm

€317.80 VAT incl.

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GEL deep-cycle power for your onboard loads

In the EXIDE Marina GEL series the electrolyte is immobilised as a gel, the construction that best tolerates the slow, deep discharges of a full day on the water. Unlike a starting battery, a marine deep-cycle battery is designed to release its energy over hours and recover cycle after cycle, with no spills and no maintenance.

EXIDE Marina GEL models and onboard uses

ES650 (60 Ah) — light house loads: lights, radio and electronics on small boats.
ES900 (80 Ah) — house battery for sailboats and motorboats with a fridge and chartplotter.
ES1200 (110 Ah) — mid-size cruising loads: instruments, lighting and auxiliary equipment.
ES2400 (210 Ah) — high-capacity house banks for larger boats or long stays at anchor.

How to size your GEL house battery

Add up the daily consumption of your equipment (Ah) and choose a capacity that avoids full discharges: the shallower the average depth of discharge, the more cycles the GEL will deliver. Our battery comparator lets you compare the four Marina GEL models by capacity and dimensions to size your house bank.

Frequently asked questions about EXIDE Marina GEL

What is the difference between GEL and AGM on a boat?: GEL tolerates deep, slow discharges better, which makes it superior as a house battery; AGM delivers higher current peaks and suits engine starting. In the EXIDE Marina range each technology has its own series.
Can I start the engine with a Marina GEL?: That is not its job: it is optimised for cycling, not for cranking peaks. For engine starting, EXIDE offers the Marina Start and Marina Start AGM series.
How do I charge a GEL boat battery?: With a charger that has a dedicated GEL profile and controlled voltage: charging on the wrong profile can damage the gel. Modern marine chargers and solar regulators include this profile as standard.
How long does a GEL house battery last?: Far more cycles than a starting battery used for the same task. Depth of discharge is the key: with partial discharges and full recharges, a Marina GEL keeps going for many seasons.

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