A group 26 is a perfect fit for the old group 1 (6 volt) battery tray. Other than Optima (not happy with quality), I'd look at an Odyssey if you were wanting to get spendy in a group size PC1200, but skip the MJT option. Should run you in the $200 range but it is compact and has plenty of CCA's. However, knowing what I know about batteries and Sunday drivers, I'd stick with a basic lead acid in a group 26 and call it a day.
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