Battery for trolling motor

bobsmitter03 · 05-07-07, 07:04 PM

I am planning on getting a Minn Kota Endura 30 for a 12 foot boat that I have, to fish from in a pond in instead of fishing from my paddle boat

. Never had a trolling motor before so i dont know what battery i am suppose to get for it. I've read about deep cycles and dual purpose ones and I am confused on what the difference is. Your help is greatly appretiated.

Bob

zooker · 05-07-07, 08:54 PM

get a deep cycle. dual purpose have a high cold crank reserve but low deep cycle reserve..basicly a dual is used for a fast, high power short duration with draw-like when you crank a car- a deep cycle has the longer reserve for a low powered consaint with drawl of juice..-like your trolling moter-

both can crank your car. both can be used on a troller. BUT the deep cycle will last longer per charge on your troller..

zooker

OUTLAW · 05-07-07, 11:22 PM

Mr.ZOOK is correct-deep cycle for you application

Rebbasser · 05-08-07, 12:13 AM

Yep, and if you don't have one when you get the battery also get a charger. When you get home after being on the lake put it on the charger-don't wait until you get ready to go again. The reason is if you don't charge it immediately it may take a set, meaning it will not fully charge.

WTL · 05-08-07, 12:17 AM

Deep cycle, and get a big one since its gonna be your primary mode of power.

bobsmitter03 · 05-08-07, 04:46 PM

Zooker and everyone else, thanks for your help

OUTLAW · 05-08-07, 06:35 PM

Bobsmitter,
This is the battery charger I use,I like it because it has alot of features.Shuts of when fully charged.They say its best to Trickle charge a battery,Its has 2 /10 /15 amp and cyles automatically.

mack · 05-08-07, 07:27 PM

id get a size 27 deep cycle..it should last all/most of the day.

JRL · 05-12-07, 02:27 PM

If you want to save weight you can look at oddessy batteries. They weigh about 16lbs.

Another option for wiegh savings would be Hawker batteries (used on F16's).

Both options are deep cycle and weigh WAY less then you old school lead batteries.

05-07-07, 07:04 PM	#1
bobsmitter03 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 35	Battery for trolling motor I am planning on getting a Minn Kota Endura 30 for a 12 foot boat that I have, to fish from in a pond in instead of fishing from my paddle boat. Never had a trolling motor before so i dont know what battery i am suppose to get for it. I've read about deep cycles and dual purpose ones and I am confused on what the difference is. Your help is greatly appretiated. Bob

05-07-07, 08:54 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	get a deep cycle. dual purpose have a high cold crank reserve but low deep cycle reserve..basicly a dual is used for a fast, high power short duration with draw-like when you crank a car- a deep cycle has the longer reserve for a low powered consaint with drawl of juice..-like your trolling moter- both can crank your car. both can be used on a troller. BUT the deep cycle will last longer per charge on your troller.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-07-07, 11:22 PM	#3
OUTLAW BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in the woods of Benton , P.A. Posts: 210	Mr.ZOOK is correct-deep cycle for you application __________________ Willy,Waylon & Me , Yeah

05-08-07, 12:13 AM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Yep, and if you don't have one when you get the battery also get a charger. When you get home after being on the lake put it on the charger-don't wait until you get ready to go again. The reason is if you don't charge it immediately it may take a set, meaning it will not fully charge. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

05-08-07, 12:17 AM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Deep cycle, and get a big one since its gonna be your primary mode of power. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-08-07, 04:46 PM	#6
bobsmitter03 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 35	Zooker and everyone else, thanks for your help

05-08-07, 06:35 PM	#7
OUTLAW BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Back in the woods of Benton , P.A. Posts: 210	Bobsmitter, This is the battery charger I use,I like it because it has alot of features.Shuts of when fully charged.They say its best to Trickle charge a battery,Its has 2 /10 /15 amp and cyles automatically. __________________ Willy,Waylon & Me , Yeah

05-08-07, 07:27 PM	#8
mack BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: nj Posts: 652	id get a size 27 deep cycle..it should last all/most of the day.

05-12-07, 02:27 PM	#9
JRL BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 265	If you want to save weight you can look at oddessy batteries. They weigh about 16lbs. Another option for wiegh savings would be Hawker batteries (used on F16's). Both options are deep cycle and weigh WAY less then you old school lead batteries. __________________ Jason

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