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MCA is the commonly used rating for marine starting power. It is the number of amperes a new, fully charged lead acid battery at 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery). This lets you know how much power you have to start your boat’s engine.
