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Trolling motor batteries
Posted on 2/19/19 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 2/19/19 at 5:40 pm
I'm looking for some insight. I have a 70# minnkota riptide 24v, on an old heavy fiberglass boat.
I'm looking at lead acid or maybe gel batteries. Also considering size/weight vs capacity.
Group 27?
Group 29?
Group 31?
I'm looking at lead acid or maybe gel batteries. Also considering size/weight vs capacity.
Group 27?
Group 29?
Group 31?
Posted on 2/20/19 at 10:24 am to Bossier2323
31 Del Star at Wholesale Battery co. $100 and they are awesome
Posted on 2/20/19 at 10:32 am to browl
quote:
Group 31?
Bigger is usually better when it comes to batteries. There is always using 4 x 6 volts to up some storage as well
Posted on 2/20/19 at 11:15 am to browl
I'm running 3 Group 27's in my 21' bass boat. Went with the Duracell's from Sams. Hard to beat that deal, imo.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 11:51 am to canthandle
I have tried both gel and lead batteries, I have found the single most important step in lifespan is to keep them plugged into an automatic charger ALL the time when not in use.
Doing this I am on year 4 with my current lead core batteries. Hard for me to justify the gel batteries again if constant charge gets that much out of them.
On the actual battery group go big or go home never wished I had a smaller battery on a trolling motor ever!
Doing this I am on year 4 with my current lead core batteries. Hard for me to justify the gel batteries again if constant charge gets that much out of them.
On the actual battery group go big or go home never wished I had a smaller battery on a trolling motor ever!
Posted on 2/20/19 at 1:15 pm to happy hour 2
I have some del star group 27s from there and they are on year 4-5. Would buy again for sure.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 2:31 pm to browl
Sam' Club Duracel AGMs
Bigger is better but I run 27's with no problems.
Bigger is better but I run 27's with no problems.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 2:36 pm to Itismemc
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Sam' Club Duracel AGMs
Bigger is better but I run 27's with no problems.
I'm on my second set of these. First set got 4 years. This set is on year 3. I charged them before I put it up this fall and got my boat out of the barn last weekend. Plugged the charger in and they went from red to green in a couple of hours. Fished two days in a row and they seem to be doing their thing.
I think they were about $90 a piece including tax.
Btw OP, I also have a 70 lbs 24v Minn Kota.
This post was edited on 2/20/19 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:11 pm to Clyde Tipton
Duracell AGM Griup 27 from Sams as well. Have also gotten 5 years out of Cabela’s Group 27s
Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:00 am to happy hour 2
I like Del star batteries sold at wholesale battery off Monterey Drive right across the rail road tracks if coming from Choctaw on the left.
Cheap, on avg last me around 5 to 6 yrs, and really never had any issues with them.
Cheap, on avg last me around 5 to 6 yrs, and really never had any issues with them.
Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:46 am to Itismemc
I run 31. Sealed from ABC auto, $125. I just bought one as one of mine went down, it was five years old. I have a 3 bank charger and unless they are sealed it will cook your
Water out after awhile. 82 ld Motor guide.
Water out after awhile. 82 ld Motor guide.
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