95 Seadoo GTS Battery

[BigRed5678]

Hey y'all, new to the forum, first post. The short of it is, I'm trying to find out what size and kind of battery I should put in a 95 GTS. I got this ski running a couple years ago and got a battery that a local ski mechanic suggested I get (from wally world), and after having some mechanical issues, it sat up for about a year and a half without being started or charged. Hopefully I've got the mechanical issues sorted but need a new battery. The battery sticker has fallen off or something and I can't find any notable numbers stamped into the battery, so I asked said back yard jet ski "master" and he said to go to wal mart and get a 16 lbs. They don't offer that size anymore and doing a search in their system doesn't go to 1995. I would prefer to stay on the cheaper side until I know know for sure the thing is gonna run correctly. I turn to the expert opinions I'm sure to find here. Thank you in advance for any wisdom y'all can bestow.

 

[mikidymac]

Stay away from the Walmart ones as they have been junk out of the box. I use the Napa GS 16CL-B and with a Battery Tender I get at least 4 years out of them.

 

[BigRed5678]

That's the insight I was hoping for. I sure appreciate the help. I know everyone has their own opinion, but do you suggest popping the acid in, waiting an hour, then trickle charging over night before the first use? I've heard a lot of people get good results out of that process and seems like if you're getting 4 years out of a battery you're doing something right.