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Deep Cycle vs. Trolling Batteries
"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message ... On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:47:42 +0000, BinaryBillThesailo wrote: On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 07:09:29 -0700, "Lloyd Sumpter" wrote: On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 11:09:40 +0000, BinaryBillTheSailo wrote: On 20 Aug 2003 00:50:01 -0700, (kcb559) wrote: What is the difference between a Deep Cycle battery and a Trolling battery? I'm buying a Minn Kota Endura 30 electric trolling motor and can't decide on the battery. Even the salesman gives an unsure answer as to the difference between the two. Which one do I buy??? -KCB The difference you want to look at is between a trolling and a starting battery. There are some batteries that even claim to be both. What you want is a deep cycle battery that is specifically designed for trolling. Otherwise your motor will run like a rabbit for about 30 minutes and then taper off quickly. Actually, the motor will run identically between deepcyle/trolling and starting. Sorry Lloyd, but you are incorrect on that point. Why? Does the deep cycle have different volts? Ohms law doesn't apply? Lloyd Same volts, just different time of availability. The Deep cycle has a heavier, reinforced plate system. Allows more discharge and the ability to recharge without the plates warping, and shorting together. The Starting batt has more surface area, for high current flow for a short time. |
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