01-28-2011, 08:18 PM
I have 2 that I use for the same size motor and boat size as you.
The first came with the motor and lasts about 3-4 hours with mod use Deep cycle, generic brand.
The second came from a friend on the fourm Used, Optima Yellow top Deep cycle. (these are way $$$ New)--lasts about 4-5 hrs with mod use
I like the walmart brand batts and have many friends who like them as well. The thing about trolling motors is that if used on high (5speed) they drain way fast. I can probably go 4 miles on a charge when going on speed 2-3, but can only go maybe 1.5-2 miles on speed 5. It takes longer to get places, but you can go much further and the bat will last much longer. I carry the spare with me and rarely use the bat that came with the motor as the one 6 pack bat lasts long enough for a day of fishing.
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The first came with the motor and lasts about 3-4 hours with mod use Deep cycle, generic brand.
The second came from a friend on the fourm Used, Optima Yellow top Deep cycle. (these are way $$$ New)--lasts about 4-5 hrs with mod use
I like the walmart brand batts and have many friends who like them as well. The thing about trolling motors is that if used on high (5speed) they drain way fast. I can probably go 4 miles on a charge when going on speed 2-3, but can only go maybe 1.5-2 miles on speed 5. It takes longer to get places, but you can go much further and the bat will last much longer. I carry the spare with me and rarely use the bat that came with the motor as the one 6 pack bat lasts long enough for a day of fishing.
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