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 How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 02:44 PM
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TallBaldCypress
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I have group 27 continentals. 36v Fortrex. I think I need new ones. According to the sticker they're 38 months old. Last 2 days I fished they were about toast by noon.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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01/28/17 03:04 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I'm going on 4 years with one boat. The other has new batteries. The old one is well maintained. ...as in fully charged as soon as it leaves the water and always connected to a charger/maintainer. Also the water levels are checked monthly.
As for how long they will last? Who knows. Probably not much longer than 4-5 years.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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01/28/17 03:12 PM
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Allen Bass Fisher
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I had a set of Trojan 225's in my old boat that lasted just over 5 years. On my new to me boat, the set of Walmart series 27 Everstart have been in there since I owned the boat (2 years) and I'm not sure really how old they are.
Last edited by Allen Bass Fisher; 01/28/17 03:14 PM.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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01/28/17 03:12 PM
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TallBaldCypress
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Well, I didn't maintain the water levels like I should. That's for sure.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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01/28/17 03:37 PM
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ko bass attack 27
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I usually get 3 yrs. Out of a set of Interstates.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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01/28/17 03:51 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I'm going on 4 years with one boat. The other has new batteries. The old one is well maintained. ...as in fully charged as soon as it leaves the water and always connected to a charger/maintainer. Also the water levels are checked monthly.
As for how long they will last? Who knows. Probably not much longer than 4-5 years. Steez, you fish several times a week, yes? If you only fish 2-3 times a month, do they still need to be checked monthly for water?
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 04:19 PM
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I have group 27 continentals. 36v Fortrex. I think I need new ones. According to the sticker they're 38 months old. Last 2 days I fished they were about toast by noon. Just replaced two 27-Continental that went a little over 5 years and done but I was glad to get 5 years, usually 3 years maybe 4 is good enough for me.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 04:28 PM
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Mark Perry
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I change them out at 3 years rather they go bad or not. Just do not want to fool with swapping one here or there as they go bad. I fish enough to where I get my money's worth in that 3 years.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 04:51 PM
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IIIMag
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I change them out at 3 years rather they go bad or not. Just do not want to fool with swapping one here or there as they go bad. I fish enough to where I get my money's worth in that 3 years. This. I do not fish tourneys, but absolutely do not want to have a perfectly good fun fishing day spoiled by battery issues. I replace every 3 years.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 05:33 PM
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jlp1
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Generally 3-4 yrs. out of interstate.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: Mark Perry]
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01/28/17 05:37 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I change them out at 3 years rather they go bad or not. Just do not want to fool with swapping one here or there as they go bad. I fish enough to where I get my money's worth in that 3 years. Do you check water regularly, or just fish 3 years and replace?
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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01/28/17 05:42 PM
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Mark Perry
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I change them out at 3 years rather they go bad or not. Just do not want to fool with swapping one here or there as they go bad. I fish enough to where I get my money's worth in that 3 years. Do you check water regularly, or just fish 3 years and replace? I maintain them and take care them.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 06:00 PM
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I feel lucky if I can make it 4 years on a set of batteries. It's usually closer to 3 to 3.5.
Water needs added probably every 18months or so. I check mine about every 4-5 months. Make sure you are using only distilled water when adding.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
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01/28/17 06:01 PM
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Tracker Tim
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get bigger than 27 if you can fit them.
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Re: How many years do you get out of your trolling motor batteries?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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01/28/17 07:30 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I feel lucky if I can make it 4 years on a set of batteries. It's usually closer to 3 to 3.5.
Water needs added probably every 18months or so. I check mine about every 4-5 months. Make sure you are using only distilled water when adding.
and only cover the plates, yes? do not fill to top.
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