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Re: Best trolling motor battery
[Re: bastropian]
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02/22/18 08:02 PM
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getzitfisher
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Before I buy a new battery, I always try this: Put 2-3 aspirin in each cell, check water level of battery and fill to appropriate level with distilled water. Recharge the battery and see how it does. I have gotten as much as 3 more seasons from a battery that wouldn't do squat by doing this. Almost always get at least one more season. It even works on starting batteries. (sometimes) Many years ago a really old fisherman told me this. He was probably at that time about the age that I am now. It doesn't always work, but is worth a try.
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Re: Best trolling motor battery
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02/23/18 12:34 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
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Skunked Again Fishing
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I think one of the things people overlook is how we charge them. There are definitely good chargers and not so good ones. I get the Minnkota chargers and it has electronic controls and feedback to ensure it doesn't overcharge them, which often kills them (even the good batteries). Just my opinion.
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Re: Best trolling motor battery
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02/24/18 01:53 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,627
361V
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Re: Best trolling motor battery
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02/26/18 02:07 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
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DBFishing83
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Atwoods has a deep cycle on sale this week ..... ... DuraStart $69.99 ....
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Re: Best trolling motor battery
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02/27/18 01:28 AM
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Capt. Michael Littlejohn
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We run battteries on 5 boats and Ive tries about every brand and have had best luck with the Walmart Everstarts!
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