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Post by medicineman on Mar 25, 2017 7:33:12 GMT -5
Satrting to look for a new trolling motor battery. My TM is a 12-volt system. Would appreciate any advice. Willing to spend the $$ for an AGM if that is best choice. Lots of sites like the VMax and Optima batteries.
Thanks !
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Post by catfishking on Mar 25, 2017 23:50:53 GMT -5
I have had really good luck with ac delco group 27 batterys
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Post by Yam on Mar 26, 2017 6:12:44 GMT -5
Get the biggest you can handle. I started with 24s from the dealer. I then went up a size and now I'm at 31s. I would never go back. I use Deka Marine Masters.
I looked into all the other types such as AGM and settled for lead acid based on weight, price and power. I can motor around all day on rabbit and still be fully charged at the end of the day.
I pay just under 300 bucks for 3 and make sure to charge them as soon as possible.
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Post by BentRod on Mar 26, 2017 7:10:42 GMT -5
On a 12v motor, I would definitely get Group 29s (or 31s as Deka calls them). It'll last a lot longer (in theory) because you won't discharge it as heavily as you might a 24 or 27 group.
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Post by medicineman on Mar 26, 2017 7:43:39 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Is there somewhere local to buy the DEKA batteries ?
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Post by catfishking on Mar 26, 2017 11:10:08 GMT -5
Sorry I do have the acdelco group 31. And got many Years out them had a brain fart when said group 27 lol
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Post by Pete D. on Mar 27, 2017 9:08:34 GMT -5
I can motor around all day on rabbit and still be fully charged at the end of the day. Wait are we still talking about the trolling motor? |
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Post by mwardncsu on Mar 27, 2017 14:05:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Is there somewhere local to buy the DEKA batteries ? I believe Fisher Auto's wet-cell deep cycle batts are made by Deka. |
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Post by BentRod on Mar 27, 2017 15:00:50 GMT -5
Batteries Plus and Sams club in Roanoke also sell Deka/Duracell
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Post by medicineman on Mar 27, 2017 19:25:22 GMT -5
Ordered one today from Lowes. Thanks again to everyone- this is without a doubt the most awesome forum I have ever seen.
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Post by Yam on Mar 28, 2017 4:21:00 GMT -5
Before you start using it, open up the cells and see where the water level is. Use this as a reference and periodically check the level. If it gets down some, fill it back up with distilled water after.... REPEAT.... after you charge them.
I've made the the mistake of filling before charging once! Boiling acid is not fun!
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