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 Re: Best Battery?
[Re: sprigsss]
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03/15/23 04:31 PM
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avid_basser
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For that I would just look into the following batteries. Lithiums are great but not sure you'll need it for that setup. The TM should be on it's on 24v setup and the units and cranking motor (if you're on a boat and not kayak). Best: (Most Expensive) X2 Batteryhttps://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/marine-and-boat/dual-purpose-(starting_cycling)/sli31agmdpm NorthstarBetter: (Not as Expensive) Duracell 31MI have 3 of the Duracell brand batteries and they are great. Just curious why you posted the AGMs as the best and then listed the Duracell Lead Acids as Better? Have you used the Duracell AGMs? Isn't the scale...GOOD - BETTER - BEST Good would be any Walmart brand...Better is the Duracell...Best being X2 / Northstar. I'm currently using the Duracell AGM's in my boat 2 for TM, 1 for cranking. Nothing but good things to say about them. Purchased them from Sam's club. But Sam's has been on backorder for a while so the next place is Batteries +
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/15/23 06:12 PM
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I have the X2 Northstar as my cranker and use the Duracell Ultra wet cells for my TM. The TM batteries are new but the 2018's went four years on a charger 100% of the time. Little bit of maintenance but they are excellent.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/15/23 06:26 PM
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Ran the 2 new batteries in series last night and my trolling motor unlocked a new speed. Unreal that i was so ignorant for so long.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: avid_basser]
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03/15/23 06:55 PM
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sprigsss
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For that I would just look into the following batteries. Lithiums are great but not sure you'll need it for that setup. The TM should be on it's on 24v setup and the units and cranking motor (if you're on a boat and not kayak). Best: (Most Expensive) X2 Batteryhttps://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/marine-and-boat/dual-purpose-(starting_cycling)/sli31agmdpm NorthstarBetter: (Not as Expensive) Duracell 31MI have 3 of the Duracell brand batteries and they are great. Just curious why you posted the AGMs as the best and then listed the Duracell Lead Acids as Better? Have you used the Duracell AGMs? Isn't the scale...GOOD - BETTER - BEST Good would be any Walmart brand...Better is the Duracell...Best being X2 / Northstar. I'm currently using the Duracell AGM's in my boat 2 for TM, 1 for cranking. Nothing but good things to say about them. Purchased them from Sam's club. But Sam's has been on backorder for a while so the next place is Batteries + I get the scale. I was just curious why you compared the Duracell lead acid to other AGMs and if for some reason you preferred the Duracell Lead Acids over the Duracell AGMs.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/15/23 08:21 PM
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Oh wow. I never realized i could run them in parallel. Probably would get a lot more fish in the boat with a full speed trolling motor!! Thanks for your help.  Blake you will be amazedd!!!! i have same t.m. 19 ft Panterra 2 moves it well , 2 duracells . don't mean hijack. am interested in thoughts on l.s. battery also thanks
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/16/23 12:24 AM
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goodman_fishing
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I did this lithium comparison that may be helpful?
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: sprigsss]
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03/16/23 12:38 AM
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avid_basser
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I was just curious why you compared the Duracell lead acid to other AGMs and if for some reason you preferred the Duracell Lead Acids over the Duracell AGMs.
OOOPS....That Duracell is supposed to be the AGM model as well. Sorry for the confusion. I was only referring to all the batteries being AGM. I'll take my 45 lashings now sir 
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/16/23 12:53 AM
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grout-scout
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The best battery is a lithium, no more hurt shoulders taking them out & in.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/16/23 03:43 AM
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Ran the 2 new batteries in series last night and my trolling motor unlocked a new speed. Unreal that i was so ignorant for so long. All good, no reason to feel dumb. We were all there at one point or another. Now that you're wired up correctly you'll be ready to go!
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/16/23 05:22 PM
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sprigsss
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I bought 4 Optima Blue 31Ms in the Summer of 2014. I still have 3 of those batteries working fine.
I replaced 1 battery in 2021 when it wouldn't fully charge/hold a charge, only to realize a week later that I had a bad bank on my charger..........
So there is a good chance I could have had the same 4 batteries for going on 9 years.
They stay plugged in to my Minn Kota Precision Charger, and have yet to let me down.............................
But I do believe I'm going to give the Duracell's a chance next time just due to them being less than half the cost.
Lets hope I didn't just jinx myself for this weekend.
Last edited by sprigsss; 03/16/23 09:55 PM.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/16/23 08:24 PM
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Lazy Ike
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:  Been following this battery thread. Guys i got a question , i am running 3 duracell lead acid batteries.have same foretrex as Blake. Got a garmin 1022 at bow, H. B. 1198 at console.Iam usually fishing around 6hrs or less. Mostlly for crappie. I have my black box in rod box, would like to put lithium in the box for weight save & also battery being smaller. So what size & make do ya'll prefer. Does Sam's carry lith? thanks for help. I reaaly enjoy reading & learning stuff on TFF from fishn, boat& trailer maint. etc.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Lazy Ike]
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03/16/23 11:09 PM
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goodman_fishing
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: Been following this battery thread. Guys i got a question , i am running 3 duracell lead acid batteries.have same foretrex as Blake. Got a garmin 1022 at bow, H. B. 1198 at console.Iam usually fishing around 6hrs or less. Mostlly for crappie. I have my black box in rod box, would like to put lithium in the box for weight save & also battery being smaller. So what size & make do ya'll prefer. Does Sam's carry lith? thanks for help. I reaaly enjoy reading & learning stuff on TFF from fishn, boat& trailer maint. etc. This video covers how to determine what Ah lithium you need. Most need to be ordered online, there are some Amazon links in the video as well.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/17/23 02:54 AM
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prosise
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Eg4 lithium have been solid for me. Two 100ah for the TM, and a 100ah for electronics. A normal battery would not last with the use I've been putting them thru lately. 18hrs straight TM and electronics. Current calculations confirm this.
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Re: Best Battery?
[Re: Blake9]
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03/18/23 03:15 PM
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basscaster46
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Oh wow. I never realized i could run them in parallel. Probably would get a lot more fish in the boat with a full speed trolling motor!! Thanks for your help. No you run 24 in series not parallel
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