battery ?'s

[mikeandronda]

I am looking to purchase a battary for use with a 30 lb thrust trolling motor and a fish finder. First queston can i use both with only 1 battary and second queston does any body have advise on size of battary. I own a 14 ft flat bottom and will be fishing on fairly strong river current if that helps. mikeandronda@juno.com Thank you.

 

[JerseyJim]

Re: battery ?'s

a good deep cycle marine battery should be allright. Or 2 even. Is the trolling motor the only source of propulsion??<br /><br />if its the only source you might want to consider going to a gas motor with those strong currents.

 

[mikeandronda]

Re: battery ?'s

I do have gas mator too.....just wondering if its ok to use both fishfinder and trolling motor at same time one one battery?

 

[roscoe]

Re: battery ?'s

First, it is ok to run both off of a single battery.<br />You may, or may not, experience a problem.<br />Sometimes the locator will pick up interference created by the electric trolling motor. <br />If so, you can get a small battery for a lawn tractor to power the locator, $20.<br /><br />For the battery, it depends on how much you will use it, and how often. Once a week, for 4 or 5 hours, you can use a size 24 deep cycle marine battery.<br /><br />If you plan on using it for 10 or 12 hours, or for several days in a row, I would get a size 27. Look for one that has a larger number of amps, or minutes of use. (that is how they are rated)<br /><br />It doesn't have to be expensive or brand name, just make sure it is a deep cycle marine battery.<br />$50-75 should cover it.<br />I don't recomend a "dual purpose" battery.