Do you have to by a box to inclose the battery on a boat? If so, what is the best size box for this battery?
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I bought the "MinnKota Trolling Motor Power Center" for $62.00. It's big enough to hold a full size batter so I stuffed some cardboard around the DCM0035 to keep it from moving around. It keeps the battery dry, has a nice handle and 2 cigarette lighter type plug-ins (for my fish finder). I like it but you really don't need one.
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I don't use it on a boat (I use it for my solar panel) and I don't have a box to inclose the battery, so I don't know what is the best size for this battery.
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No you don't have to buy a box to contain the battery for your trolling motor...but they do sell a case that is designed to contain it. That case acts as a meter for the battery. It has three lights that when connected to your battery will display the amount of charge still in your battery when you push a battery check button that is on the outside of the case. It also has external connections for your trolling motor or other 12volt d.c. connections. It is a good investment if approximately a $50 investment in it isn't too much. I have one myself. I had to get some firm pieces of Styrofoam to pack around the battery in the box I bought as this battery isn't as big as a Lead Acid Car size battery and it seems the box was designed for a battery about that size. The Styrofoam just stabilizes the battery in the container so it isn't as likely to cause it to tip over. However, the container is optional and can be found on Amazon.com I hope that answers your question.
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I use this battery to power a fish/depth finder in a Kayak. It is relatively small in size. In my application I can use it many hours before it needs to be recharged. It is a "Sealed Lead Acid" battery. I don't believe it would serve your purpose as it is not a deep cycle.
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I added a second battery, it is simple and adds needed security when out on your boat if one battery goes low, also I used old car battery cables from the salvage yard, much cheaper, just get your lengths measured first....
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what is your definition of a non standard battery? a "standard battery" for a boat would be a marine battery, deep cycle, preferably two of them. a "non-standard battery" would be for a car, lawnmower, etc. the unit should run on either type of battery, but always use a standard boat battery, i do, and my humminbird unit operates just fine. a great product? your question is too vague!! contact humminbird at 1-800-633-1486. best of luck and keep those lines tight!!!
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I use it on a 12v battery on my sailboat and it works great. Every time I use my boat, the battery is fully charged. Doesn't need a regulator. Everything you need comes with it.
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The boat does not include any batteries. You will need two 2S (7.4v) Lipo Batteries with EC3 connectors. I would suggest batteries in the 4500-5500mah range. Don't forget a charger, too.
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I have only used it for my boat (12V marine battery) and it works fine. It works great for any 12V battery. I am not sure what kind of battery you use. I suggest you contact the manufacturer..they were very helpful to me.
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It works very well I use it on my boat battery. I have had mine almost a year now with no problems.
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the battery does not get affected if the boat fills uyp with water (which rarely happens- only if it overturns), just take it out of the water-
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Are you installing the unit in a boat or kayak? I installed mine in a kayak and used a compact 12 volt battery, it works great and the Elite unit is outstanding for my application.
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I'm not sure I run Vehicles not boats but if the plug and voltage are the same I should think so the battery compartment should be water tight.
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I have 2 sets on my pontoon and am adding 2 more I will definetly run a secon battery, but if you put a switch on them and use them for 2 or 3 hours, you could probably get by with one battery, hope this didn't muddy the issue to much . It's always nice to have a extra battery on board, in case your starter battery decides to belly up. Good luck and enjoy !
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It would not be difficult. There is lots of room in the hull to store your battery box and LEDs. But you will have to drill out the port holes. The model comes with circle indents for port windows as a guide. A drill, a small bit and about 15-20 min will do the trick.
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I use mine for maintaining deep cycle batteries (2) for the trolling motor in my boat. The main reason I bought it was for the battery reconditioning feature. So far its doing what I expected. Jerry
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I just picked up a battery at my local fleet farm. The key is to ensure that you get a marine battery since it is going to be subjected to constant trickle charging and full discharge situations. Typically any marine battery will work as the system only needs 12volts to run on. They had a "Resolute MDC24" marine battery on sale, that stated you might be able to find one cheaper through Amazon Prime.
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Hello! There is currently no part # or extra spare battery for this boat. We are in the process of getting extra battery from the manufacturer.
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I use a 12 volt car battery. It runs all afternoon on it. It would probably run even longer on a deep cycle marine battery.