Nice to have. A few good features.

Are they worth the money? I have them in the Skeeter, but I doubt it was a good investment. I needed batteries, and was flush with cash, so I bought 4 - Ionics.

They charge fast, but that never was an issue with the old batteries. My NOCO worked with the lithiums.
Seem to hold up well, but as long as I charged after use, never was an issue. Could fish hard all day on the old ones.
Significantly lighter. Have no ideas how, or if, that impacted boat speed. I can run as fast as I want. Always have.
Blue tooth monitoring. Don't know how I fished 70 years without. 21st century Gee Whiz.
Maintenance free is nice, but 5 minutes a month to check the water isn't worth a lot, but my Skeeter is a PITA to access the batteries, so I like no maint.
They do add some good resale value to your boat, if of value.

If they last like they are supposed to, a definite positive. I'm 77. The Ionics should last as long as me, but if I need to replace, I can. I had to get my grandson to pull the old lead/acids out when I put the Ionics in.

Like grout-scout, I've always run the Everstart's, after the Interstates that have come in my boats [censored] out.

My straight answer: No, they are not worth it if you have to pay for them. I'm relatively affluent, and had just bought HB Mega 360, Mega Live, Target Lock, so what's another few thousand.

Y’all are about to convince me. I have an 80lb 24v Minn Kota Riptide do I just need one 24v 100 amp hour battery and an onboard charger for lithium batteries?

Y’all are about to convince me. I have an 80lb 24v Minn Kota Riptide do I just need one 24v 100 amp hour battery and an onboard charger for lithium batteries?

Do you have to have a 24 v charger for this ? , that's why i bought two 12V 50Ah and a 3 bank Ionic charger.

I know we are talking about using these batteries for the trolling motor, but I was wondering if the charging system on an outboard would charge these types of batteries or ruin them since it is not a lithium type charging system. Was going to get one for the outboard as well and was just wondering.

I know we are talking about using these batteries for the trolling motor, but I was wondering if the charging system on an outboard would charge these types of batteries or ruin them since it is not a lithium type charging system. Was going to get one for the outboard as well and was just wondering.

Ok, so don’t take this as gospel or me knowing anything about motors/charging system. My motor is 2005 with 700 hours, so it’s seen some days of use and sitting. I have an ionic 125 and a Napa 7234 that I’ll switch around with my motor, experimenting so to say. Odd enough, my motor actually runs better (idles better) with the ionic. It wants to stall out a lot when on the 7234 battery. My pea brain is thinking that the fuel pump might like the extra voltage that it’s receiving.

I did have my alternator go out though, I don’t know if it would have gone out anyway or if the higher voltage from the lithium contributed. Haven’t had a chance to really run the boat since replacing the alternator.

I like having the lithium and will probably purchase another when my 7234 napa dies. Have duals back there for graphs and cranking.

alternator is output only, the lithium didn't have a thing to do with it going out. jmo



the main advantage with lithium is the voltage remains the same all the way to dead, lead/acid lose voltage/amperage as they discharge.

li-ion is worth it imo.

Switching TM batteries to Lithium this spring. Which charger is best? MinnKota or Noco? I am on the fence between 5a or 10a. For the most part I only fish mornings and charge overnight.

Switching TM batteries to Lithium this spring. Which charger is best? MinnKota or Noco? I am on the fence between 5a or 10a. For the most part I only fish mornings and charge overnight.

10amps for anything over 50ah. Our #1 charger is the Noco genpro and the Minn kota pcl is great too. We had some issues with all of our 4 bank chargers this summer and should be fixed now (like to be up front and honest). Happy to help get ya fixed up when youre ready 🍻

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3 banks. 24v TM with AGM for cranking battery. I am not concerned with charging time. Any reason other then that to get a 10A?

3 banks. 24v TM with AGM for cranking battery. I am not concerned with charging time. Any reason other then that to get a 10A?

It's not just the charger. If 24 or 36 volt battery goes down, you aren't going to WM to buy one.

I went with 3 - 12v for my Skeeter.

Way to go IMHO !

LiFePO4 tend to prefer higher charge rates, especially as you go up in size. The rule of thumb for ideal charge rate is 0.2C. So if you have a 100Ah battery, 100Ah x 0.2 = 20a charge rate. 10a will work fine, 5a is a bit on the low side.

Will it work? Yes.
Is it the recommended charge rate? It's not ideal.

If the price point is a hang-up, I've been using this "off brand" 10a charger with no problems. Charges my lithium and lead-acid or AGM battery. 3-bank, less than $200. (ad) https://amzn.to/49OmMCZ

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