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Splasher?
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04/26/23 11:22 PM
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I have a minnkota endura 30 that I use for my splasher. My group 27 deep cycle battery is done and needing a new battery. I was thinking about ordering 1 of those cheap lithiums off eBay or Amazon . Would a 30ah lithium be sufficient or should I go with a 50ah? 30ah is a lot cheaper. I probably don’t use the splasher more than 5 hours total during a fishing trip.
I can’t find any info on minnkota website about the amp draw on my motor.
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Re: Splasher?
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04/27/23 01:20 AM
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ML56
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Might research what amp rating is on gauge of wire on motor running to battery. Your wire will be rated for a little more amps than motor should pull at max load/speed. Will give you a ballpark idea anyway.  I usually overkill on battery, as it can serve as a backup when a cranking battery goes" deep 6" on you.
Last edited by ML56; 04/27/23 01:22 AM.
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Re: Splasher?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
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04/27/23 12:40 PM
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gborg
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I have a minnkota endura 30 that I use for my splasher. My group 27 deep cycle battery is done and needing a new battery. I was thinking about ordering 1 of those cheap lithiums off eBay or Amazon . Would a 30ah lithium be sufficient or should I go with a 50ah? 30ah is a lot cheaper. I probably don’t use the splasher more than 5 hours total during a fishing trip.
I can’t find any info on minnkota website about the amp draw on my motor. AGM batteries can cost up to $300 however, have a 40 month guarantee. Some of the Gel batteries have 1000 cranking amps. I have one on my Nautic Star that has lasted 9 years. Engine is 150 Yamaha 4 cycle.
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Re: Splasher?
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04/27/23 01:24 PM
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Yeah I was looking to save some weight and some money. The 30ah cheap lithiums are cheaper than a 27 deep cycle lead acid.. I don't use my splasher all the time so when I am not using it I usually remove the battery and they get heavy with a bad back.
I was just wondering if anyone had been using the cheap lithiums. If no one else chimes in then I will probably just go back with a 27 deep cycle again.
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Re: Splasher?
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05/01/23 02:40 PM
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SeaPro-Todd
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Haven't seen you in a while but today its your lucky day BB2400. I have the same TM and use a 50ah LiFePO4 and it will run 6 hrs on power of 1. So I did the math and it pulls about 8.5 ah This LiFePO4 only weighs 10 #, costs $180 and supposed to last me till i croak? If i use it once or twice a week. Lol. https://a.co/d/15xVDYK
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Re: Splasher?
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05/01/23 02:52 PM
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Todd thats the exact info I was looking for. I really appreciate it. Thanks brother.
Yes its been a while. I was catfishing all thru the winter and still been playing with the cats in the shallows to past couple of trips because of the wind. 15-25mph gets pretty nasty on Twok. HAHA. I haven't been able to fish as much as I like due to my sons baseball schedule, but his games are coming to an end pretty soon and plan on being out there a little more.
Next time you see me out there stop and say hi, or I will.
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Re: Splasher?
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05/02/23 02:04 AM
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Coachzee
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Top notch guy seapro is. Glad he could help ya out!
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