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Post by kkansas on Apr 1, 2020 9:31:32 GMT -6
hey folks...I've picked up a new kickboat, well new used, and it is larger than my ol 6 footer...gonna be using it in certain circumstances and running a 20 lb thrust when need be...my question is what kind of batteries have people had some luck with regarding # hrs p[er charge, size etc...?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2020 20:55:27 GMT -6
Do you have a limit on weight or cost? Big decision is if you are hiking it in and want the most power for the weight, or if you are near the launch and want the most amp hours for the $$? Generally, for the hiking in option agm batteries are what to look at. For the most power for the buck, look at deep cycle lead/acid marine batteries. There are lots of options there, look at interstate for some good technical info, the give good amp hour ratings. Also look at nigel calders articles recently comparing the various batteries. He gives some basic calculations in the books hes published that are very good.
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Post by kkansas on Apr 2, 2020 9:50:20 GMT -6
ok Craig no weight options as my other gear is the hike in stuff, as long as my beat up body lasts anyways... a lot of the rigs at Patterson Lake for example, used gel cell over the years, maybe because of weight i'm not sure... I haven't used oars or trolling motor ever on a kickboat, been a force fin guy forever..
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Post by deerfly on Apr 6, 2020 9:14:23 GMT -6
Since I'm getting a little up in years, and weight is a concern, especially when lifting the battery on and off the tail gate of the truck is the most difficult part of the outing. I went to an Interstate deep cycle DMC0035L. Have used it a couple years now and no problems. A 5 to 6 hour outing will not deplete it 50% and I use it a lot and it only weighs 22lbs. Makes getting it out of the truck and into the holder on the boat a much better deal. They are a tad expensive but if it keeps me in the game for a few more years, so what.
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Post by brian on Apr 7, 2020 5:54:21 GMT -6
Tight lines & sinking corkies take care
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