Trolling motor battery

[theoldcaster]

We are going to put one of the new motor guide kayak trolling motors on one of 82terry's yaks but are looking for the best battery, size and weight is important, but want a good 2 hours of run time!
You guys have any ideas ?

[derrelt]

You need to look at amp hour rating. The more A/H you have the longer it will run.

2 hours is just enough to make you have to paddle back. :joker:

I use a 27 series Delco deep cycle. Has 160 A/H rate and will run almost all day. Does have some drop off after about 6 hours of hard use.

[Kurt_Loup]

I have made an offer of $35 on this battery on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280465252859&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1177wt_1167 I'm waiting for the seller to accept or counter the offer at this time. You can Buy it Now for $45. That is the cheapest price I have found for that AGM battery. A friend of mine has that battery and he recommends it. According to what I have read online by the guy that owns Bass Yaks, 35 AH is sufficient for 30 lbs. thrust trolling motors. I think it will meet my needs for run time and weight, 25 lbs. Of course, your needs may be different.

Kurt

[Kurt_Loup]

By the way, I will be adding a 30 lbs. Minn Kota to a Tarpon 160 once I get all of the stuff together for the project. I have the motor and charger on hand at this time. I need the battery, wiring and hardware.

Kurt