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Another battery question post.
O.K., I took the Ranger out for the first time yesterday and after about 4
hours of fishing and motoring about I noticed that the battery that starts
the motor (cranking) was getting noticeably weak. I also feel that I'm not
getting full power from my 2 trolling motor batteries. So, the question is
: Do any of you have specific name brand recommendations or style/type
suggestions? I think I will replace all 3 this week if I can, but I don't
know where to look for a good set. The batteries were only about a year old
when I picked up the boat 3 years ago, but I think they've finally had it.Thanks,
Rich P P.S. Me and a friend had 10 stripers on the Hackensack River in case you
were wondering, none bigger than about 4.5 lbs. but most over 3. |
Rich
Mar 27
2005
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| The problem with the trolling motor batteries could very well be the size of
the feed wiring. I had 10ga. on mine and the batteries would only last a few
hours, plus if I ran it on #5 speed for a bit, the TM would blow the 50amp
breaker. I changed the wiring to soft 6ga. and I've never had another
problem, and the batteries last me all day no matter how much I use them.
Check to see if there's anything else drawing off of the starter battery
besides the cranking, if there is, change all of the extra to the TM
battery. |
Jerry
Mar 27
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| The TM didn't die, but it doesn't have the juice that it used to. I use the
boat almost weekly for 8+ months a year and I fish hard on a river half of
that time. I don't really think I have any wiring deficiencies. I'm just
asking for brand and design type advice for battery replacements. The
current batteries are Delco and I have access to any Delco products at cost
(uncle in the business) but I would consider something else if it were
better. Thanks again,
Rich P |
Rich
Mar 27
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| I'm a firm Delco fan after 18 years of trying/buying. I bumped up to group
30s for the TM after using 27s forever. The extra capacity makes a real
diference in wind or current. |
Eric
Mar 27
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| How about AGM batteries? Anyone tried these yet? Rich P BTW, thanks Eric. |
Rich
Mar 27
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| On my Waco I moved the batteries to the front of the boat and dramatically
shortened the cables. Now I can get two days of use out of a pair of
batteries.
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Bob
Mar 27
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| I can't really do that, I have a battery box and I'm stuck with it. I think
these batteries are just done. I could milk them till there's nothing left,
but I'd rather not get stuck or have issues with trolling against current.
The easiest thing now is to replace them. Rich P |
Rich
Mar 27
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