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10/07/17 03:41 PM
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been asked a million times.
What is the best battery for my kayak to run my graph from. I have a Helix 9 SI GPS combo on a Hobie PA 12'.
I have been using the small 12v deer feeder battery and it will last all day just not for long and then I have to get another one about every other month....
There has to be something better right? I'm not wanting to take on a full size deep cycle marine battery.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/07/17 06:58 PM
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Jim Ford
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I use a 15 ah Interstate AGM battery. Not cheap, but it'll do what you need it to.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/07/17 08:52 PM
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Shaun Russell
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I just got a 10mh Lithium battery yesterday. But I havent got to try it yet. Its very small and lightweight. NOCQUA The link is to Austin Kayak, but Mariners Sails in Dallas has them for a lot cheaper!
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/08/17 06:27 PM
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Addicted_2-Fishin
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I have the nocqua 10ah battery and it powers my hds 7 G2 touch for 17 hours. It's the size of a large apple, waterproof and weighs about a pound. You won't find a better battery.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/08/17 10:04 PM
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pelican
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I'm running a 30 amp Hr LiFePo4 (Lithium), problem solved.
 I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 05:09 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I went with the nocqua 10ah battery.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 11:04 AM
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Shaun Russell
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Thanks for all the replies. I went with the nocqua 10ah battery.
After you get it installed and have a chance to run it, would you mind letting me know how long one charge last? Ill be using mine for the first time this weekend. PS. Are you still selling fish finders? I bought a 998 from you many years ago!
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 07:53 PM
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pelican
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I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 09:33 PM
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Todd
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I hate to say it but you probably just wasted your money. You'll kill that battery too.
Most people just want to hear "I use the BENFORD 2000 and it works great" but they don't realize that guy is using a FF that draws .4-.7 amps and yours draws 1.0 amps so you won't get the same run time and will kill the battery by trying to go 10 hours on it. Getting the "CORRECT" size battery and not running below 80% will greatly increase the life out of them.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 09:36 PM
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pelican
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I hate to say it but you probably just wasted your money. You'll kill that battery too.
Most people just want to hear "I use the BENFORD 2000 and it works great" but they don't realize that guy is using a FF that draws .4-.7 amps and yours draws 1.0 amps so you won't get the same run time and will kill the battery by trying to go 10 hours on it. Getting the "CORRECT" size battery and not running below 80% will greatly increase the life out of them. This ^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/09/17 09:57 PM
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Shaun Russell
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I hate to say it but you probably just wasted your money. You'll kill that battery too.
Most people just want to hear "I use the BENFORD 2000 and it works great" but they don't realize that guy is using a FF that draws .4-.7 amps and yours draws 1.0 amps so you won't get the same run time and will kill the battery by trying to go 10 hours on it. Getting the "CORRECT" size battery and not running below 80% will greatly increase the life out of them. Todd did I make a mistake getting the battery I got?
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/10/17 12:29 AM
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No Gen1 Helix on the Yak.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/10/17 12:30 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I went with the nocqua 10ah battery.
After you get it installed and have a chance to run it, would you mind letting me know how long one charge last? Ill be using mine for the first time this weekend. PS. Are you still selling fish finders? I bought a 998 from you many years ago! Yes I am still selling electronics.... 
www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/10/17 04:20 AM
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Bass fro chop
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Good to see u yakin. U gave me ur old Toro a few years back.
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Re: I know this has probably....
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10/10/17 08:42 AM
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I hate to say it but you probably just wasted your money. You'll kill that battery too.
Most people just want to hear "I use the BENFORD 2000 and it works great" but they don't realize that guy is using a FF that draws .4-.7 amps and yours draws 1.0 amps so you won't get the same run time and will kill the battery by trying to go 10 hours on it. Getting the "CORRECT" size battery and not running below 80% will greatly increase the life out of them. Interested in this topic, how do you determine the correct size?
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