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 Starting battery
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01/23/22 07:36 PM
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Stratos2011
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I just had a live scope installed. I was told I should get a better/bigger starting battery because the one I have is a smaller one. What should I look for in way of specs of a new battery? Do I need a certain amperage?
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Re: Starting battery
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01/23/22 10:17 PM
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David Burton
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Group 27 or Group 31; Make sure you have the minimum CCA/MCA to start your motor and the most "reserve capacity" you can find.
David Burton
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Re: Starting battery
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01/23/22 10:21 PM
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tmd11111
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What motor do you have and what electronics as well. Without that can’t figure how much battery you need.
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Re: Starting battery
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01/23/22 10:24 PM
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Douglas J
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I got a group 31 Pro Guide AGM in my new boat, it seems legit and all day fishing and my LS still shows 12.6+ volts
I hade great luck with the Duracell group 31 AGM in my last boat. I fished 2-3 days a a week and the battery was 4 years old when I sold it and still going strong.
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Re: Starting battery
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01/23/22 10:45 PM
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bluebonnet2
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good afternoon.
just ordered an Ionic 100 amp lithium battery for my new boat from Drewcraft. he said it would be more than enough....good prices too........
bluetooth with free app for my phone
good luck, PURA VIDA,
bluebonnet2
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 12:52 AM
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Stratos2011
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What motor do you have and what electronics as well. Without that can’t figure how much battery you need. I have a 225 opti. I have 2 small helix’s and now just added a 12 inch Garmin 126SV with panoptix
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 01:00 AM
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Stratos2011
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Group 27 or Group 31; Make sure you have the minimum CCA/MCA to start your motor and the most "reserve capacity" you can find. I just got this but thinking the CCA are not enough? ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/01/full-58135-125849-battery.jpg)
Last edited by Stratos2011; 01/24/22 01:06 AM.
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 01:03 AM
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tmd11111
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Your motor needs at least 1000mca, I'd go at a minimal a group 31 agm.
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 01:25 AM
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David Burton
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors.
David Burton
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 01:28 AM
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Stratos2011
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors. Do i not need dual purpose? Do i just want a cranking battery? i assumed with all accessories on it too i needed dual purpose?
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 02:49 AM
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors. So im finding plenty with over 1000 MCA and 800 CCA. would that be ok?
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 02:51 AM
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors. Do i not need dual purpose? Do i just want a cranking battery? i assumed with all accessories on it too i needed dual purpose? A dual purpose will be better since you're using it for electronics as well.
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 03:16 AM
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David Burton
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors. Do i not need dual purpose? Do i just want a cranking battery? i assumed with all accessories on it too i needed dual purpose? A dual purpose will be better since you're using it for electronics as well. This - I was wrong. I believe what you have should work. Whether it'll take the LiveScope, multiple graphs, poles, livewells, ect all day will depend. But this should keep you "Crankin'".
David Burton
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 03:17 AM
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David Burton
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Dual purpose will cost you CCA. Agree with at least 1000 on the modern motors. So im finding plenty with over 1000 MCA and 800 CCA. would that be ok? Your motor's manual should tell you how many MCA/CCA are required.
David Burton
2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: Starting battery
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01/24/22 03:38 AM
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SRitchey
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But the LifePO4 30 amp with a 3 amp charger. You can mount it in a rod locker and then you will be fine and your not out a lot of money. Use it dedicated to the livescope. https://ampedoutdoors.com/collectio...fepo4-replaces-20ah-same-size-and-weight
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