What battery to get to power 70-80pds. thrust trolling motor
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 use optima blue top series 31
Have never depleted these
Do they last a full day of fishing?
Do they last a full day of fishing?
Ben Bragg wrote:
I use optima blue top series 31
Have never depleted these
I am moving up to a 24V system. I have a Minnkota Terrova. Minnkota says minimum 100Amp hour batteries for best results. I am looking at Optima bluetops. Ben, how many amp hours are your batteries rated for? Obviously enough, but want to get max performance.
I use these on my kayak to power a MinnKota trolling motor and a Garmin fish finder. I can use the kayak for at least eight hours with the trolling motor running the entire time. Trolling and spot lock, and the battery still has more power to spare. I actually bought the set of two batteries. I couldn’t be happier with their performance. I highly recommend them.
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QTY3 VMAX MR137-120 12V 120AH AGM Deep Cycle Group 31 Batteries for Minn Kota Riptide Terrova 112 w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth 36V 112lb Trolling Motor
They were purchased on Amazon.
Do you really need that size trolling motor on a kayak?
They do make 25 volt batteries. Most are over $100.00 but Auto Zone sales theirs for $97.00.
I personally use 2 - 12 volt Marine batteries from Walmart.
Probably not, but it’s the motor that was on the kayak when I purchased it last year. Like the saying goes, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
i would go to walmart buy two of there cycle way cheaper and will last a long time
deep cycle forgot the word deep
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