Power up (Page 2): Sounds like a very ¿doable? $etup.

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

Jeremy wrote:

... Solar Panels will also charge batteries. I have dreamt of having few large solar panels as a canopy and charging system.

Sounds like a very ¿doable? $etup.

mbrillhart1957 Loc: Southeast Wyoming

When I was running a 12 volt trolling motor I was always running out of power. I went to two batteries. I use my trolling motor a lot. It at least doubled my running time. Seemed like more than that. For me it was worth the extra weight.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

I have a 17 foot Klamath (light weight aluminum boat). (all group 27 batteries) I mostly troll. 2 batteries for trolling motor on separate circuit. They must be charged with AC power. I have two batteries for starter and accessories on separate or combined circuits. The two starter/accessories batteries can be charged by the motor or the 4 bank AC charger. I have never run out of power even with a full day of trolling. I have had to switch the trolling battery. In direct answer to your question, One group 27 battery with a 12 volt motor in inadequate for a full day of trolling at 1.5 knots.

bpicinc Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend

Greereng1 wrote:

So set each battery separate not in series

Not in series, that would make it 24 volts and burn up 12 equipment, one battery for start and electronics and one for trolling motor

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

bapabear wrote:

I have a 17 foot Klamath (light weight aluminum b... (show quote)

You don't state the thrust of your trolling motor, nor the amp/hrs of each battery (70amp/hrs ?), so kinda tough to compare run times, with respect to boat size, but 1.5mph is usually what I am trolling at.
So, with 4(!) Group #27's you have approximately 250+lbs of batteries aboard.....on a 17' Klamath ?
Whew !.?....there goes one of your potential fishin' buddy's spot, huh ?

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

FixorFish wrote:

You don't state the thrust of your trolling motor, nor the amp/hrs of each battery (70amp/hrs ?), so kinda tough to compare run times, with respect to boat size, but 1.5mph is usually what I am trolling at.
So, with 4(!) Group #27's you have approximately 250+lbs of batteries aboard.....on a 17' Klamath ?
Whew !.?....there goes one of your potential fishin' buddy's spot, huh ?

The batteries I have are Ever Start 750 MCA and 50 lb. each. The boat is set up for two adults plus my near 100 lb. grandson. The trolling motor is a 12 volt 40# thrust. I don't particularly like fishing with three. My grandson is the exception. Helping him is more fun than fishing myself. I have pulled two batteries and fished with three adults' when bottom fishing. With a bass chair up front, it works out OK: one up front, one in the pilot chair and one in the back. That still puts me well within the rated load weight with all gear included. Just a note: I have the trolling motor up front. It provides better boat control especially in the wind and is easy to operate from the front seat.