Any idea of runtime with 2 group 24dc batteries? Boat is 18ft about 2500lbs.
249354
I use 2 batteries as well and have gone all day trolling a 21ft pontoon. It is THE GREATEST. The remote control is the best part.
249355
I run mine all day long. Uses very little battery. Love mine! One on 17 ft Lund other one on 22 ft pontoon
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I'd recommend the MinnKota Trolling Motor Battery Box. It has everything you'll need for easy hook up, both from an accessory and battery standpoint. Great product that I've used for about five years now in my bass boat.
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I use a marine battery from Wal-Mart. It works great and the cost is reasonable. I use it in a 15-foot jon boat and it lasts all day.
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Yes it is like Kevin described but it may take a while to mount a second battery, measure the length of cables needed, etc. It is easy but it is not fast. Depending on your boat layout you could do it it an hour or two if you have everything you need.
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I have three batteries on my boat each is connected through an 80 amp continuous solenoid. The set up works fine it keeps me from having to open the hatch to turn the batteries on and off each time. ALWAYS remember to turn off when not in use or leave the battery charger on otherwise they will run the batteries down. Hope this helps. Charles
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Any marine battery will work for it. 4hrs on full speed and 6 hrs on low speed. I had a group 24 deep cycle marine battery.
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I use mine in my boat to run a acquarium aireator to keep bait alive. lasts several days before the battery needs charging.
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I've got a 12volt everlast marine battery. Seemed a little big for my pontoon but it works just fine. Don't have a fish finder yet but depending on the size of boat your using I'm sure connecting it to the battery wouldn't hurt. That's what I plan on doing.
65464
Try 4 Marine batterys the biggest you can get ahold of locally (avoid shipping)
540774
Motor & wiring with 8 gage wire and spade fittings, owners manual provided. You will need: 24 volt system (2 -12v batteries in series (w/8 gage wire), boxes, room in boat), circuit breaker(s)w/ many different setups, secure transom mount that won't damage boat; optional quick connect fittings for batteries, wing nuts(?), charging system (w/its own many options - onboard is better). Maintaining the batteries is a big job with this motor. If backtrolling, turn motor head around. Comfortable place to sit and operate motor and optional neck brace and seat belts for quick surges! See MinnKota web site for more. You're just getting started, bud. But it does have the power for my 17 ft Fisher!
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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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I finally got to use the Barbwire this weekend and I was very impressed with how the boat works and the batteries lasted 15 mins with continuous high speed use even through 1 ft waves. It takes a couple hours to charge the fully dead three cell battery and I have two of them. You can charge through the 120 outlets plugin or right off of a car battery too with the connector that comes with the boat. I hope this helps anyone who wants to try this boat out for fast fun. BTW it does tip itself back over when it flips over in the water. Look for the youtube videos made for this boat.
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I use mine in my boat and when I'm not at the dock it runs on an inverter. Don't know the specific power draw but I have a big 4D battery and it lasts somewhere around 30 hours if I don't recharge.
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Yes. Its a awesome boat. 35mph out the box. biy 2extra battery s for $20 each and you have an hour of fun. The supplied charger take s 3 hr. You can get a charger from ho bytown for $40 that will charge in 40 min.
425231
Hi ThereI run the inverter off of a 27D size 12 volt battery on my boat that is charged from a 120 amp alternator off of the motor.
1750028
This is not a deep cycle battery. It runs my lawn equipment with no problem but I seriously doubt if you could run an outboard motor with it. it would start it but that's about it. Good luck.
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One big issue is the weight of the 12 volt car type battery it requires & will the battery fit on your boat.