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Battery for trolling motor
John H wrote:
On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 |
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Battery for trolling motor
Jay-T wrote:
John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. |
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Battery for trolling motor
On Jun 15, 11:10*am, "Jay-T" wrote:
Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. *The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. *The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. *The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. *But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. *If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. *I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: *a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. *I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. *I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. *There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. *I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. *And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - They also handle 12v. marine/trolling batteries as well. about the same price, too. |
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Battery for trolling motor
On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:19 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote:
Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. Sounds like a plan. I'd hold out for the 27DC-6 if the price is good. |
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Battery for trolling motor
"John H" wrote in message
... On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:19 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote: Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. Sounds like a plan. I'd hold out for the 27DC-6 if the price is good. I ended up getting the 24DC-6. I found the 27DC-6 at another Wal-Mart, but the size didn't quite work for the space where it will go on the boat. It's a longer battery. It was only $12 more for the 27DC-6 ($70 instead of $58 for the 24DC-6), and I would have gotten it if it wasn't for the space issue. One question: I put an automatic charger on the new 24DC-6 battery that I bought. The charger is automatic and shuts off when the battery is fully charged, and I set the initial charge rate to 2 amps. I was a little surprised that the new battery seemed to keep taking the charge for about an hour or so before it showed as full. Is that normal? -- that a new battery would need to be charged like that? |
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Battery for trolling motor
"John H" wrote in message
... On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:19 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote: Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. Sounds like a plan. I'd hold out for the 27DC-6 if the price is good. I ended up getting the 24DC-6. I found the 27DC-6 at another Wal-Mart, but the size didn't quite work for the space where it will go on the boat. It's a longer battery. It was only $12 more for the 27DC-6 ($70 instead of $58 for the 24DC-6), and I would have gotten it if it wasn't for the space issue. One question: I put an automatic charger on the new 24DC-6 battery that I bought. The charger is automatic and shuts off when the battery is fully charged, and I set the initial charge rate to 2 amps. I was a little surprised that the new battery seemed to keep taking the charge for about an hour or so before it showed as full. Is that normal? -- that a new battery would need to be charged like that? |
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Battery for trolling motor
Jay-T wrote:
"John H" wrote in message ... On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:19 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote: Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. Sounds like a plan. I'd hold out for the 27DC-6 if the price is good. I ended up getting the 24DC-6. I found the 27DC-6 at another Wal-Mart, but the size didn't quite work for the space where it will go on the boat. It's a longer battery. It was only $12 more for the 27DC-6 ($70 instead of $58 for the 24DC-6), and I would have gotten it if it wasn't for the space issue. One question: I put an automatic charger on the new 24DC-6 battery that I bought. The charger is automatic and shuts off when the battery is fully charged, and I set the initial charge rate to 2 amps. I was a little surprised that the new battery seemed to keep taking the charge for about an hour or so before it showed as full. Is that normal? -- that a new battery would need to be charged like that? At 2 amps for only an hour it quite normal. Batteries slowly lose power when they aren't used. I have to top mine off after just a few weeks of non-use and they are both shut off completely from anything that could drain them. |
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Larry wrote:
Jay-T wrote: I ended up getting the 24DC-6. I found the 27DC-6 at another Wal-Mart, but the size didn't quite work for the space where it will go on the boat. It's a longer battery. It was only $12 more for the 27DC-6 ($70 instead of $58 for the 24DC-6), and I would have gotten it if it wasn't for the space issue. One question: I put an automatic charger on the new 24DC-6 battery that I bought. The charger is automatic and shuts off when the battery is fully charged, and I set the initial charge rate to 2 amps. I was a little surprised that the new battery seemed to keep taking the charge for about an hour or so before it showed as full. Is that normal? -- that a new battery would need to be charged like that? At 2 amps for only an hour it quite normal. Batteries slowly lose power when they aren't used. I have to top mine off after just a few weeks of non-use and they are both shut off completely from anything that could drain them. Thanks. That's good to know. |
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On Jun 19, 7:32*pm, "Jay-T" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message ... On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:19 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote: Jay-T wrote: John H wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:12 -0400, Larry wrote: Jay-T wrote: I am getting ready to buy a back-up battery and battery case for a 13-foot aluminum boat that I have. *The battery will be for the electric trolling motor. *The reason for the second battery is for use if the first battery starts to run low and so that I will be sure to have enough back-up power to use the trolling motor to get back to the boat launch area. *The boat also has a gas engine, but it is a rope pull-start type so the battery won't be used for starting a gas engine. I'll probably go to West Marine or someplace similar to buy he battery and battery case, and hopefully they will be able to tell me what type of battery to get. *But, just in case they don't know or they give out wrong information, I thought I'd check here to see what people recommend that I look for and buy. Thanks. If you just want a decent deep cycle go to Walmart and pick one up. IIRC, there are only a handful of manufacturers making conventional lead-acid batteries but they have many private labels. *If you want to spend some bucks for the latest, and greatest, look at the AGM's and Gel Cells. What he said. The only advantage to a West Marine battery is that they cost more. WalMart is the way to go for a deep cycle, which is what you need. Great info about Wal-Mart. *I went there yesterday and there were two models to choose from: *a 24DC-6 for $58; and a 27DC-6 for $70. Unfortunately, they didn't have any of the 27DC-6 model left in stock. *I'll probably try a different Wal-Mart today to see if they have the 27DC-6 in stock. The info on the two models was: 24DC- 6 CA/CCA 500/405 Reserve Cap. 100 Amp Hours 75 27DC-6 CA/CCA 720/600 Reserve Cap. 160 Amp Hours 115 P.S. *I forgot to add that I don't want to do the two 6-volt batteries routine. *There may be advantages to that but I already have one 12-volt battery on the boat. *I just want to add another 12-volt battery as a back-up if the first one runs down or fails. *And, it's a small 13-foot aluminum boat so I don't want to add 2 more batteries to the one that is already onboard. Sounds like a plan. I'd hold out for the 27DC-6 if the price is good. I ended up getting the 24DC-6. *I found the 27DC-6 at another Wal-Mart, but the size didn't quite work for the space where it will go on the boat. *It's a longer battery. *It was only $12 more for the 27DC-6 ($70 instead of $58 for the 24DC-6), and I would have gotten it if it wasn't for the space issue. One question: *I put an automatic charger on the new 24DC-6 battery that I bought. *The charger is automatic and shuts off when the battery is fully charged, and I set the initial charge rate to 2 amps. *I was a little surprised that the new battery seemed to keep taking the charge for about an hour or so before it showed as full. *Is that normal? -- that a new battery would need to be charged like that? Yep, the batteries new have a charge in them but are not at a full charge. I believe they have some capacity because sometimes it's necessary to go into the store, bet the battery and install it in the car on the spot. it starts and the alternator does the rest. But it is better to charge them for a while before use. |
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