RIVERBOTTOM Loc: south east texas

I have a 13 ft. sit on top kayak. I have rigged a transom n the back and have a 42 lb thrust troll motor on it. The battery i use is very heavy and i wish to switch to a lithium . What are you thoughts on the lithium battery? thanking you in advance RB

JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County

Recently switched out to a 100 amp lithium Using a 55 p lb transom mount motor. Only drawback is price. Weight is probably 1/3 and the battery itself will last 3000-5000 charging cycles and up to 10 years. Would make sense for a kayak w weight. IMO

Allen D Loc: Texas

I have a 20' Skeeter and use 2 50ah Ionics lithium for my 24 volt trolling motor. Not sure you'd need more than 1 if your motor is 12 volt..smaller size and weight took 56 lbs off the back of my boat with the change.

woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

100/120ah can be had on Amazon for well under $300...nothing to think about at 25lbs...you might want one that has battery monitoring features so you can see how much power is left. A group 27 or 31 equivalent is going to last you all day though.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Hey guys. Just wonderin, what happens if you capsize your yak and the lithium battery goes under water?

crog1967 Loc: Avondale Estates, GA

I agree. The batteries are expensive, but worth it for the reduced weight and increased lifespan.

JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County

Something I didn’t think of but maybe a concern. I know they are not designed to go in water and would probably be a loss.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

I really don’t know much about them but I would think that if it was secured and totally sealed that it would survive. But if you were to capsize, you would be loosing a lot more than just the battery. I would think… 🐟on

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Carry a good fire extinguisher.

Retrieverman390

I don’t own a lithium battery but a friend on mine has two in his boat . They are very very light and hold a charge for a very LMB time. They re costly but if money isn’t an issue they appear to be the way to go.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Send Andy B a PM. He has a nice set up on his battery powered yak.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

I can't justify the cost.
They say 10 yr life span.
My lead acid batteries have averaged 5 + yrs. Last t-motor battery I replaced was a Duracell 31series. Sam's club less than $100.
5 1/2 yrs.

I have a 9' plastic pond boat that I'm considering lithium because of weight👍

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

I would encourage you to go for the lithium battery if the increased cost factor does not bother you. As folks have mentioned, the increased use lifespan and low weight factors are important for a kayak application.

There seems to be a lot of lithium batteries on the market these days with wild price swings. I would suggest sticking with a brand that seems to have made a solid mark on the industry for reliability. X2Power and Amped Outdoors come to mind. If you see battery brands that are carried by Big Box stores like Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Batteries Plus, etc. then I would tend to have greater trust in those products.

I am new to using lithium's for a kayak application myself, and so far, have been very pleased with the performance. Regardless of how long I am using the battery for a day of fishing, I fully recharge the unit each time before use again. This practice was recommended to me by several different staff members of various fishing stores that sell lithium batteries.

If you do proceed with lithium styled batteries, be sure to acquire a special battery charger (with a lithium feature mode) that is suited to the charging amperage you will need. They will get your battery topped off at peak capacity and prolong the life of your investment. I believe that a 10 amp charger will do fine for a 100 amp battery...for instance. I use a special 2 amp charger for my 10 and 20 amp lithium batteries, and the 10 amp one for my 100 amp battery.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Hey guys. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you TOTALLY submerge a battery under water, doesn't that ruin it?
The water would connect both poles and That's NOT good. Right?

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Pending the answer Steve, I am curious when you see a car submerged with head lights on, they stay lit for some time.