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Lion Marine Batteries

Lion SMFM27-860 Marine Battery – 12V 730CCA Sealed Maintenance Free

Brand: Lion Batteries

SKU: LB-SMFM27-860

$326.85
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The Lion SMFM27-860 Marine Battery delivers dependable 12V starting power for recreational boats, outboard motors and inboard marine engines. Featuring heavy-duty hybrid technology and sealed maintenance-free construction, this battery provides 730 Cold Cranking Amps for reliable engine starting. Its 160-minute reserve capacity, built-in Magic Eye charge indicator and durable marine design make it a practical choice for demanding boating applications.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - Powerful 730CCA marine starting performance.
  • - 160-minute reserve capacity.
  • - Sealed maintenance-free construction.
  • - Heavy-duty hybrid battery design.
  • - Built-in Magic Eye charge indicator.
  • - Dual-terminal configuration for convenient electrical connections.
  • - Suitable for compatible outboard and inboard marine engines.
  • - Designed for demanding marine starting applications.
  • - 24-month manufacturer's listed warranty.

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Brand: Lion Batteries
  • - Product Range: Lion Red SMF Marine
  • - Part Number: SMFM27-860
  • - Battery Type: NS70ZM
  • - Battery Technology: Lead Acid – Hybrid Design
  • - Construction: Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF)
  • - Application: Marine Starting Battery
  • - Nominal Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 730A at -18°C
  • - Reserve Capacity (RC): 160 minutes
  • - Amp Hour Capacity (Ah): Not specified by manufacturer
  • - Length: 306mm (12.05")
  • - Width: 168mm (6.61")
  • - Height: 227mm (8.94")
  • - Weight: 22kg (48.50lb)
  • - Terminal Type: A – Dual terminal configuration
  • - Battery Assembly: D
  • - Charge Indicator: Built-in Magic Eye
  • - Manufacturer Listed Warranty: 24 months

Compatible Applications

  • Marine Applications
  • - Recreational fishing boats.
  • - Trailer boats and runabouts.
  • - Cabin cruisers with compatible starting systems.
  • - Outboard engines requiring a 12V starting battery rated at 730CCA or less.
  • - Inboard petrol marine engines with compatible starting requirements.
  • - Selected diesel marine engines where the manufacturer's starting specifications are met.
  • - Marine dual-battery installations using a dedicated starting battery.
  • - Boat electrical systems requiring an NS70ZM battery configuration.

Recreational Applications

  • - Selected recreational vehicles requiring NS70ZM battery specifications.
  • - Compatible 12V engine starting installations.
  • - Equipment requiring high starting current with matching dimensions and terminals.

Important Fitment Information

  • - Confirm the electrical system requires a 12V marine starting battery.
  • - Check the battery compartment dimensions before ordering.
  • - Verify terminal polarity, dual-terminal configuration and battery assembly.
  • - Ensure the engine manufacturer's minimum CCA requirement does not exceed 730CCA.
  • - Use a charging system compatible with sealed maintenance-free lead-acid batteries.
  • - Secure the battery using a suitable marine battery tray or battery box.
  • - Protect battery terminals against corrosion and accidental short circuits.
  • - This battery is designed primarily for marine engine starting, not repeated deep-cycle discharge.
  • - The Magic Eye indicator provides a visual charge indication but does not replace proper battery testing.

Signs the Battery Needs Replacing

  • - Slow or difficult engine cranking.
  • - Battery repeatedly losing charge.
  • - Reduced starting performance after storage.
  • - Excessive voltage drop during engine starting.
  • - Electrical equipment operating intermittently.
  • - Swollen, cracked or damaged battery casing.
  • - Corroded or deteriorated battery terminals.
  • - Battery fails a load or conductance test.

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