Minn Kota batteries

[Bi_polar]

Hi guys, I am about to buy 1 or 2 batteries for my Minn Kota that i am rebuilding.

I would just like to ask the question what batteries you guys use?

I am looking at 1 or 2 x 120Amp/hr batteries either lead or AGM.

Just need some advice from some people that have had electric motors for a while.

Cheers Stuart

[aussie123]

You need one of these stu.

Charge your battery and lose weight at the same time.

[Bi_polar]

:silly: :silly: :silly: Your so funny Lance.....lol

You need one of these stu.

Charge your battery and lose weight at the same time.

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[Dell]

I've been using 130amp trojans to run my electric motor on most of my boats and swear by them.

[rayke1938]

AGM if you can afford initial outlay.

Do you really need 2 large batteries? Unless you are going to fish electric only dams and you are not going to do extended trolling one battery6 should do you.

No maintenance is the big plus.

You can install them below decks and forget about them. Even the so called maintenance free lead acid need to have the electrolyte levels checked and topped up regularly.

Make certain that you also budget for a decent smart charger at least 10% of the battery capacity.

Cheers

Ray

[Carter]

I've only ever used trojans for recreational and charter use, great batteries. Have a 120amp in my current boat,

[crazywalrus]

Have a chat to Dassa, he used to work for a battery company. I got two AGM 120amp hour for the price of one.

[maccatuna]

ive got a mate that works for marshall batteries i buy second hand batteries off him .. these batts are tested before sale and usualy less than 1 yr old .. they range from small 50,s to large deepcycle 185ah n70,s ,,, the one for my last kota was a 120ah and lasted 6hrs+ at various throttle positions price starts from $15 to $35 for the larger models... all types car, 4x4,marine,industrial and agricultrial......

[Bommie]

Ritar or Haze, can't go wrong

(agm are still lead acid)

[rayke1938]

They are all lead acid.

AGM have a glass matt to hold the acid in place and gel cell use a silica additive to the acid to form a paste.

Cheers

Ray

[Bi_polar]

Thanks for that Ray, Some good info and advice.

I will go the AGM for this motor and probably only 1