Is this considered a "deep cycle" battery that could be used to power a small, efficient, trolling motor on a canoe for several hours at a time?
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Yes, this is a deep cycle battery. Also long-lasting at 35 amp-hours of charge. Should be great for an electric trolling motor.
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I use it on a electric walking golf cart. Runs for two rounds without recharging. It is actually a wheelchair battery. Don't know about a trolling motor, seems like a lot more power requirement
475686
Hi, it is a deep cycle battery and should work fine for a trolling motor for several hours.Regards,BuyClerk
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I have a 55lb thrust Shakespeare trolling motor and it works great. With a good deep cycle battery you can go all day on this canoe.
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This a wheel-chair (deep cycle) battery, not a starting battery. Because of this, it is not rated for cold cranking amps. The datasheet from Universal Battery gives capacity ratings for up to 13 amps. It can probably deliver more than this, but would need to be combined with a large capacitor to deliver the amount of current required to start a car.The figure given in the specs is 22 Amp-hours, which is an indication of how much energy it can store, not how much current (CCA) it can produce. For example, a 10 amp motor would drain the battery (completely flat, which is bad for it) in 2.2 hours. This a wheel-chair (deep cycle) battery, not a starting battery. Because of this, it is not rated for cold cranking amps. The datasheet from Universal Battery gives capacity ratings for up to 13 amps. It can probably deliver more than this, but would need to be combined with a large capacitor to deliver the amount of current required to start a car.The figure given in the specs is 22 Amp-hours, which is an indication of how much energy it can store, not how much current (CCA) it can produce. For example, a 10 amp motor would drain the battery (completely flat, which is bad for... » Read More This a wheel-chair (deep cycle) battery, not a starting battery. Because of this, it is not rated for cold cranking amps. The datasheet from Universal Battery gives capacity ratings for up to 13 amps. It can probably deliver more than this, but would need to be combined with a large capacitor to deliver the amount of current required to start a car.The figure given in the specs is 22 Amp-hours, which is an indication of how much energy it can store, not how much current (CCA) it can produce. For example, a 10 amp motor would drain the battery (completely flat, which is bad for it) in 2.2 hours. « Show Less
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Hello;In response to your question. Yes, the charger will work quite well for the Deep cycle battery. I use it on my Marine trolling batteries that draw down to nothing all the time. It works great! Jim
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I purchased the battery for it's light weight. It has performed great on our jon boat. We use the boat in small lakes and canals for fishing with a minnkota trolling motor. We have fished for over 4 hours of fishing with the motor being used intermittently most of the time, but, continuously on runs back to the dock or out to the fishing spot of the day. We have never run the battery down. It has performed better than ever expected. The trolling motor is 5 speed around 50 lb thrust. Boat is loaded with small cooler and 2 people of 175 lb each with fishing gear for bass.
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This should not be used for deep cycle batteries. From Amazon website Maintain up to four 12 Volt standard, starting batteries (of similar type - in parallel). Amperage is divided evenly among connected batteries. (NOT recommended for deep cycle batteries)
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Generally you connect it to the boat 12 volt battery. If you are going to use it on a kayak or any other Boat without engine it would depend how long you are going to use it for every battery charge and the space or weight limitations you have. Optima deep cycle batteries are very good choice.
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Any inexpensive marine deep cycle battery will do. But remember if you use an independent battery it will need to be charged between uses.
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I have been in the Jon boat 12 ft with small cooler 2 guys and fishing gear and oars. We have fished canals for over 5 hours and have yet to run the battery down. It is a amazing little battery.
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Sorry I really don't know if that would work. However I use a trickle charger for a car battery and use battery to power my trolling motor and the charge last about five hours of continuous use.
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A power source is required with this trolling motor. You can use a 12 volt automotive battery but a deep cycle trolling motor battery is best. You will also need a battery charger to recharge your battery. This trolling motor will need charging over night after each day of use.
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I think you would need to check the amp hour rateing of the battery to know if it will last long enough under a slight draw. I think this battery was designed more for high cold cranking output which is does very well for its size and weight. Battery feels so light you think it is hollow.
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it (the motor) is very light, but the battery that you will need is CRAZY heavy. If you put the battery in the center of the paddle boat (I remember my parents one had a space in back) it will be ok. Those batteries weigh about 50lbs. They are called deep cycle batteries and should be hooked up to a battery tender while not in use. Batteries Plus Lights helped me pick the right one and a matching tender. I use the motor on a small fishing boat only every other weekend and I have had no problem since I got the "tender". Nice lil motor, I'm very happy with it.
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This battery is best for a fish finder. I'd get a bigger one for an electric trolling motor.
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once a month is fine it is a deep cycle battery it wont hurt it if i gets a little low on charge. Most boat batteries dont get charged all winter and are still charged enough to start the boat.
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I would go to Costco and buy a deep cycle marine battery for your application if you have room for it.
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This is not intended for that kind of amperage. This is a low amperage battery intended for powering gps/fish finders and the likes.