What battery to get to power 70-80pds. thrust trolling motor
Feb 19, 2022 10:20:52 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
Fishalert wrote:
I am in the process of trying to purchase a 70 or 80 lb trust used Minn Kota trolling motor. I realize that I will need two 12 volt batteries to power these 24V units. I like the AGM concept but wondering what others use or would recommend. I can't afford Lithium battery or I'd get one of them. Trolling motor will be used a lot with Spot Lock. I probably fish about 6 hrs. per day and would like to purchase batteries that would last that long. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Group 31 deep cycle
Feb 19, 2022 11:41:01 #
Feb 19, 2022 19:58:29 #
Billbeck
Loc: Hull, Massachusetts
If you are kayaking in salt water, it is a new world. Better to be safe than curse.
Feb 19, 2022 20:31:35 #
No Kayak. I have a pro V 17ft. Tracker boat that's 32 yrs. old that I bought new and completely restored and changed things around some for better fishing.
Mar 25, 2023 23:34:24 #
Billbeck
Loc: Hull, Massachusetts
NEWPORT ELECTRIC MOTOR. Check their website out. They have an electric kayak motor, one at 1,8 hp equivalent and one at 3hp equivalent. 900 to 1200 dollars. I am saving up for one.
Mar 26, 2023 02:58:23 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
lorafa93 wrote:
I use these on my kayak to power a MinnKota trolli... (show quote)
You've got to be joking...3 group 31 batteries at 80lbs each and a Terrova 112...come on, a 55lb thrust with one battery would pull water skiers on a kayak. Make it a 120ah group 31 Lithium at 25lbs and it will last all day
Mar 26, 2023 02:59:24 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
Fishalert wrote:
Do you really need that size trolling motor on a kayak?
He has to be joking
Mar 28, 2023 11:21:14 #
Guru, I don’t know where that info about the 112 pound thrust motor came from. The motor on my kayak is the MinnKota Terrova Riptide 55 pound thrust.
I have since sold the kayak. It was getting harder and harder for me to fish from it all day. I had back surgery in January of last year and then again in March of this year. It could take up to 12 months for me to get fully recovered from the surgery. Once I’m healed up and cleared to fish again I’m planning on getting a 14’ to 16’ flat bottom Jon boat. I really like the modified vee boats. They’ll allow me to put a good sized fishing deck up at the front of the boat. I might even build some rod storage lockers down the sides of the boat.
I have since sold the kayak. It was getting harder and harder for me to fish from it all day. I had back surgery in January of last year and then again in March of this year. It could take up to 12 months for me to get fully recovered from the surgery. Once I’m healed up and cleared to fish again I’m planning on getting a 14’ to 16’ flat bottom Jon boat. I really like the modified vee boats. They’ll allow me to put a good sized fishing deck up at the front of the boat. I might even build some rod storage lockers down the sides of the boat.
Apr 15, 2023 20:00:06 #
Billbeck
Loc: Hull, Massachusetts
Fishalert wrote:
I am in the process of trying to purchase a 70 or 80 lb trust used Minn Kota trolling motor. I realize that I will need two 12 volt batteries to power these 24V units. I like the AGM concept but wondering what others use or would recommend. I can't afford Lithium battery or I'd get one of them. Trolling motor will be used a lot with Spot Lock. I probably fish about 6 hrs. per day and would like to purchase batteries that would last that long. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I was just reading the most recent Fishermens magazine. A lithium-ion battery was listed at $2100.00. That is insane.
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