I replaced 3 Deka trolling motor batteries with the Duracell's from Sams. So far I've been pleased with them. They have held up to a solid day of fishing.
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Originally posted by Slew View PostDavid with Shut up and Fish sells 12v 100amh Gulls for $589. I might get one just for electronics.
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Thanks guys,
Actually ended up hollering at a MinnKota and talked to a real good fella about batteries for my unit.
He actually just recommend the Walmart battery in 27 size group. Best bang for the buck, ease of purchase and replacement and high amp hours.
Prolly will go with that. $70 a pop hard to beat.
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I'm late to the party, but wanted to chime in that I've been pretty happy with Ducacell batteries now. I bought my current boat used and it had Interstate trolling motor batteries, one of them had a bad cell and the label on the battery was only 2.5 years old. This boat has an onboard charger and it's always plugged in. I replaced both with Duracell. I also use the 6v Duracell batteries running a DC system at the fish camp and they've been solid, they're 5 years old and get baked in the sun daily and still going strong.
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Originally posted by kevin nicholls View PostI use the Interstate batteries Academy sells and they last about three to four years. Don't run them all the way down and charge them as soon as you use them. They'll last longer.Proud member since 1999
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Originally posted by Snowflake Killa View PostWhat was the price on them. I would like to own them but I can't justify the cost yet. You can buy 1 battery to replace 3 I believe. Good luck
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advantage of 3 over 1 36 volt is if on goes bad you can throw a cheapo 12 volt in and keeping going until u get a replacement. also i have mine on anderson 50 amp quick connects so i can use them on 2 other boats with 24 volt systems. each battery only weighs 15 lbs so they are easy to move.
i average buying 3 to 4 batteries a yr so i'm hoping for much longer life on these
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Originally posted by rebelbow View PostI picked mine up at Mallerd Marine in Nacogdoches. Good guy to deal with.
Note; batteries connect with your phone thru bluetooth app and gives you percent charge, how long to charge to 100%, number of cycles, cell health ,temp ...etc
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Originally posted by Briar Friar View PostAg...I use solar panels to trickle charge batteries and it works well. Some cheap solar panels from Amazon that come with clamps and 12v adapter. Some of my machines have a phantom draw. As long as I identify the problem children (which coincidentally is often my children flipping switches or leaving keys on) and ensure disconnect...my interstates do well to hold a charge when not in use. I know all the guys at the Georgetown Interstate...I got to heckle the FNG yesterday. The Interstate Manager highly suggests keeping batteries on a tender to maintain full charge at all times.
My cousin just left with his camper. He was running two 6v electric golf cart batteries in series and a 12v deepcycle with a switch between. Apparently alot of dry campers use golf cart batteries because they will go very low in voltage and still work due to the lead plates being thicker than deepcycle batteries. However the golf cart batteries dont have the cranking power.
Im not sold on AGMs..and have had problems. My motorcycle mech said that alot bikers and offroaders are finding that the impacts during riding are causing the glass mats to break apart and the batteries dont last as desired. Boats take alot of impact.
Not sure if any of that helps but...good luck.
I’m interested in a solar charger option due to not having power in my barn . Do you have a 3 separate leads from the solar Panel? Do you remember which kit you got ?
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