On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:28:16 -0600, "Craig Davis"
wrote:
How do golf cart batteries work for use as trolling motor batteries? I
sometimes go fishing for several days where there is no electricity to
charge my TM batteries and I need maximum amp-hour rating. Two 6V golf cart
batteries in series provide more amp-hours than two 12V deep cycle marine
batteries in parallel. They also cost a litttle less. Will golf cart
batteries take the pounding a trolling motor gets? Thanks in advance for
any help you can give.

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Golf cart batteries are excellent. They are designed for deep cycle
service and will outlast most 12 volt batteries by a wide margin. For
best service life avoid discharging all the way to dead flat, and
recharge as soon as you can. For what it's worth, Walmart sells a
nice 35 amp 3-stage charger for about $70.