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| Author: | JohnsYak [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
I've got my Watersnake 24lb thrust motor. Now looking for a battery/housing, etc. I expect to run it no more than 2-4 hrs. I'm trying to stay away from the 40lb batteries. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Look at the "mart cart" or wheelchair type batteries. They'll get you down to about 25 or 26 pounds and will run your motor for at least 2 hours, often more. |
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| Author: | tpdavis473 [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Probably more money than you want to spend, but you can't get lighter, smaller or longer amp-hrs out of anything else. Try Li-ion 12v. Weighs 4 pounds for 12 amp-hrs. https://www.nexgenbattery.com/product-p ... y-12v-12ah |
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| Author: | JohnsYak [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
tpdavis473 wrote: Probably more money than you want to spend, but you can't get lighter, smaller or longer amp-hrs out of anything else. Try Li-ion 12v. Weighs 4 pounds for 12 amp-hrs. https://www.nexgenbattery.com/product-p ... y-12v-12ah Thanks...that looks like more than I need, but I'll keep it in mind.. This one gets good reviews, and I can get a case, charger, and breaker for the price of that one. |
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| Author: | tpdavis473 [ Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Nothing wrong with AGM batteries. They are good in a marine environment now that they are sealed and water/salt can't get into them (something we worried about on my submarine since they were wet cells). But they are heavier and have a bigger footprint (but also much less money-at first). You will have to replace the AGM batteries every few years since they will stop holding a useful capacity. You can expect about 500 charge/discharge cycles on average but that's a few years worth (anyone who drives a car or motorcycle knows that the batteries aren't permanent). Li-ion though is expected to last the lifetime of the Prius' as a contrast. Here's some reading on the differences if you are interested... http://www.powertechsystems.eu/home/tec ... -analysis/ |
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| Author: | JohnsYak [ Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Thanks for the info..as I only get out 20-25 times per season the AGM should last quite some time. |
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| Author: | work765 [ Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
will this battery work for the watersnake 24? and how long will i get apx? https://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/ ... 45825.html Thanks |
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| Author: | work765 [ Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
another question.. is a battery from walmart just as good as the one i linked? IM looking for something that will last about 4 hours on the water. |
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| Author: | BionicWings [ Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Dunno about trolling motors, but ,i've been running my Hook7 on a agm battery from Battery Max. It weighs about 10 lbs and is around 13 amp hours. It' a scooter or waverunner battery and for $35 I put up with the slihhtly higher weight. I stay outon the water for 8-10 hours, never had an issue yet. |
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| Author: | work765 [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
anyone else have experience with trolling motor batteries? |
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| Author: | Tombsy [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
I'm using two NF-22 55ah gel deep cycles that fit in the front hatch of my PA-14. I can fit a 3rd if I take out the tackle tray. I'm usually on the water for 8 hours + and it's not good to discharge them too low. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Tombsy [ Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling Motor Battery suggestions |
Since I posted I upgraded to two 50 ah LiFe’s from Amped Outdoors, one for the motor and one for electronics as well as backup for the motor. I’ve never had to use the back up, the 50ah easily lasts me all day going from spot to spot. One of the 50ah’s is easily equal to the two 35ah gels. Plus I saved about 30 lbs. |
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