Battery for trolling motor
 

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.

Battery for trolling motor
 

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.

Battery for trolling motor
 

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.

Battery for trolling motor
 

On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:39:25 -0400, John H
wrote:

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.

The very best value in a true deep cycle battery are the 6 volt golf
cart type. You can buy them for reasonable prices at Sam's Club or
your local golf cart dealer, typically for about $75 each. You need
two wired in series for a 12 volt trolling motor. We use 8 of them
wired in series/paralell for the house bank on our trawler and deep
cycle them twice a day when we're living aboard. That is tough usage
for a battery but we usually get 3 or 4 years life from them.

Battery for trolling motor
 

"John H" wrote in message
...
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.

Thanks. I'll check out Wal-Mart. I didn't even know that Wal-Mart sold
these types of batteries. I don't see any on their website but I'll try
going to a Wal-Mart in person.

Battery for trolling motor
 

Jay-T wrote:
"John H" wrote in message
...
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.

Thanks. I'll check out Wal-Mart. I didn't even know that Wal-Mart
sold these types of batteries. I don't see any on their website but
I'll try going to a Wal-Mart in person.
They have them and they are going to be cheaper than WM with no
sacrifice in quality.

Battery for trolling motor
 

On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:05:24 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote:

Thanks. I'll check out Wal-Mart. I didn't even know that Wal-Mart sold
these types of batteries. I don't see any on their website but I'll try
going to a Wal-Mart in person.

I just read on one of my other groups that Walmart has a sale on GC2
golf cart batteries, reduced to $70 from $80. You'll need two of them
wired in series for a 12 volt trolling motor.

Battery for trolling motor
 

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On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:05:24 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote:

Thanks. I'll check out Wal-Mart. I didn't even know that Wal-Mart sold
these types of batteries. I don't see any on their website but I'll try
going to a Wal-Mart in person.

I just read on one of my other groups that Walmart has a sale on GC2
golf cart batteries, reduced to $70 from $80. You'll need two of them
wired in series for a 12 volt trolling motor.

I'm much too refined and cultured to walk into a Walmart.

Battery for trolling motor
 

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:05:24 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote:

Thanks. I'll check out Wal-Mart. I didn't even know that Wal-Mart sold
these types of batteries. I don't see any on their website but I'll try
going to a Wal-Mart in person.

I just read on one of my other groups that Walmart has a sale on GC2
golf cart batteries, reduced to $70 from $80. You'll need two of them
wired in series for a 12 volt trolling motor.

I had a 38' Newmar motorhome. It had two twelve volt batteries. We used it
for about three years, then the batteries went out. I was told by a lot of
people to get two sixers, and it would be a better package. I did so, and
the usable life for when we sat out and just used the batteries about
doubled. When my current 12v. boat trolling motor gives up the ghost, I'll
go with two sixes again. They are about the same price as two twelves, are
simple to wire, and will give you a lot more amp hours. The plates are
usually also thicker, hence will take more charge/discharge cycles. I have
fully used up a 12 volt battery when fishing on a bass boat, but do not
think I could use up two sixes. On my motorguide, there is a switch to run
24v, and I could run two twelves, but may have to investigate that further
before deciding, but for now, from actual experience, I know two sixes is a
pretty good setup.

Steve

Visit my site at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com

Battery for trolling motor
 

On Jun 14, 8:23*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:05:24 -0400, "Jay-T" wrote:
Thanks. *I'll check out Wal-Mart. *I didn't even know that Wal-Mart sold
these types of batteries. *I don't see any on their website but I'll try
going to a Wal-Mart in person.

I just read on one of my other groups that Walmart has a sale on GC2
golf cart batteries, reduced to $70 from $80. *You'll need two of them
wired in series for a 12 volt trolling motor.

AND, it doesn't have to be the same thing, bu be sure to take some
junk acid battery in for core otherwise they smack you for about
another $10,12 bucks extra.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Battery for trolling motor
 

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.

Battery for trolling motor
 

On Jun 19, 7:32*pm, "Jay-T" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message

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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.