Which battery ?

[USS Neversail]

I need a new battery for my 17' Bass Tracker with '83 Evie 50. Any recommendations? Money is an issue, so please keep that in mind . . . thanks.<br /><br />Jason

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Which battery ?

I've done a little research. I have a trolling motor, so does that mean I need two batteries? One for cranking and accessories and then another for the TM? <br /><br />How many CCA's should I have? How much reserve is a good amount? <br /><br />Sorry such a newby at this . . . <br /><br />HELP!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jason

 

[6MISFITZ]

Re: Which battery ?

Never worry about appologizing for a question!<br />CCA's and reserve time are unfortunately directly related to price. <br />How much time do you spend trolling vs running the motor? That answer will probably determine if you do need more than 1 battery.<br />Post your answers and I think a few more people will have a few extra ideas. If not try posting this question in the fishing section.<br />Mike.

 

[blifsey]

Re: Which battery ?

Another consideration for 1 vs 2 batteries is depth/fish finders. If you run your TM and depth finder on same battery you *might* get poor readout due to inteference from TM. On my 14' alum boat, I have a rope start so only have 1 battery. I didn't see any inteference but know others with similar setup who did.<br /><br />BL...

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Which battery ?

I'll run the TM about 1.5 - 2 hrs. at a time. I'll only run the outboard (unless trolling) about 30-45 min. at a time (at the most). <br /><br />The depth/fish finder go off the starting battery. <br /><br />Helpful?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jason

 

[oldboat1]

Re: Which battery ?

I would look for a couple of deep cycle batteries in the 650 to 900 range for cranking amps. You can switch them off for starting and auxiliary use. The initial cost will probably be $80 to $120 each. I've had good luck with DieHards, and more recently with the batteries Boat US stocks.

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Which battery ?

Interesting idea. Once I wear one down with the TM, will it have enough juice left to start the motor? <br />Or should I switch them after recharging them to lower the "wear and tear" on each?<br /><br />Jason

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Which battery ?

Here's an update. <br /><br />I got a Wal*Mart brand deep cycle (labeled Trolling) 650 CCA with 160 min reserve.<br /><br />Paid $55 for it, so I thought that wasn't a bad price. <br /><br />Thanks for all your help, folks. I appreciate the postings.<br /><br />Fair winds and following seas . . . <br /><br />Jason