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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #10579008 01/29/15 09:39 PM
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Good post

Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #11213215 11/08/15 11:42 PM
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this may seem strange but ,I need the lightest in weight I can find to run a troll motor, i am aware weight and battery hrs go together.
the reason is I have to carry the battery to the water and have health issues, so it needs to be as light as possible ,but still propel me around 3 or 4 hrs
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #11224930 11/15/15 05:04 PM
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Hopalong, the lightest option is lithium. The weigh about 10 to 12 pounds. Pricy but worth it in your case.


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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #11546300 04/16/16 03:44 PM
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: chas1] #11546311 04/16/16 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: chas1
this may seem strange but ,I need the lightest in weight I can find to run a troll motor, i am aware weight and battery hrs go together.
the reason is I have to carry the battery to the water and have health issues, so it needs to be as light as possible ,but still propel me around 3 or 4 hrs
thanks


The reasonable answer is called "hand truck" (~$30 + normal deep cycle battery). Or, you can pay $1000 for that Li-Ion battery. Those have particular charging requirements, so forget the $30 charger also, btw.

Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: Stump Finder] #11546316 04/16/16 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: Stump Finder
Some good reads guys. I have always been told to never charge a lead deep cycle battery because of memory issues. So I was told wrong and have been doing it wrong all this time. I have an on board charger and will be plugin it in after each outing. Maybe this will fix the short battery life.


Say WHAT????????? Do you buy them, use them until they are dead as a door nail (which won't be long), then buy new ones?

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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #11546373 04/16/16 04:39 PM
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After reading this, I am going to start treating my batteries better and take better care of them.

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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #11879390 10/13/16 10:06 PM
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12406719 08/30/17 05:26 AM
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Thanks for sharing.


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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12449545 10/02/17 04:30 AM
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I have a 12 Volt trolling motor, my trolling motor battery is only lasting about half the Time it did when New. So I need to replace it - but would I see any benefit in wiring the New battery in parallel with the older battery or should I just replace it and turn in the old battery.? hmmm


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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: BigPoppa007] #12449564 10/02/17 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted By: BigPoppa007
I have a 12 Volt trolling motor, my trolling motor battery is only lasting about half the Time it did when New. So I need to replace it - but would I see any benefit in wiring the New battery in parallel with the older battery or should I just replace it and turn in the old battery.? hmmm


Don't do it. The old battery will pull down your new one in short order and you'll be stuck with two bad batteries.

Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12449569 10/02/17 05:33 AM
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12550975 12/25/17 02:36 PM
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Yes, if you are going to rig 2 twelve volt batteries in parallel, they should be identical in age and capacity. If you are going to replace one, replace them both.

Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12723516 04/20/18 02:07 AM
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little help i have a 2005 yamaha 200 out board who much amp hr battery do i need for a starting battery


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Re: everything you want to know about batteries [Re: hopalong] #12723519 04/20/18 02:07 AM
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how not who


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