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I’ve got Gel and AGM batteries which live under the stairs when not in use, charge mine once a month with a CTek charger and once a year do a maintainance charge.
Look on selling pages for solar batteries 👍🏻
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looking good Bondy lad 
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I’ve got a 110 battery also on my inflatable 2mtr and I’ll be interested in how it sits in the water ?
Does it easily transport you without you thinking it’s going to tip up ? As I’m thinking of getting a lipo one
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I’ve recently purchased x2 leisure batteries for my 2.1mtr inflatable that has a 40lb electric motor..
X1 is 110ah the other is 75ah They cost me £120 for both brand new... the make is PROBAT 12V 110AH LEISURE BATTERY HEAVY DUTY LOW HEIGHT.. these Shouid easily last me for a week river session.yes there a bit on the heavy side transporting but weights no issues has I either barrow or get bank side access !
(This is it setup on my aqua storm 2.1 inflatable , checkout the new floor upgrade )
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Thanks Ian, I'll look into all that.
I was given a new land rover battery years ago that I have used, but its a bit on the heavy side!!
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This
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As said lithium is good, just have a read about it’s temperature limitations. They don’t like it too hot or being charged when too cold.
A leisure type battery can be discharged deeper without damage than a conventional car or truck battery so would be more suitable for you.
If you want something between normal lead acid and lithium price wise, then have a look at AGM batteries.
A leisure agm will be able to be discharged deeper without damage than a conventional flooded lead acid so you could use a slightly smaller capacity and save a bit of weight. Also spill proof which might be useful.
Regarding keeping batteries on charge to prolong life, use a charger that has a maintenance facility
( conditioner) and is not just a trickle charger.
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Thanks Dale
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Definitely agree keeping them on trickle change when not in use prolongs battery life
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Depends how much you want to spend really.
If money doesn't matter go lithium. loads of options, here and the advantages are massive over lead acid.
If you want to do it at a good cost anything from 50ah-110ah lead acid will be fine.
I always go for 110ah and have one massive 185ah, i fish various different size lakes and the 110ah whilst overkill on some waters, it's what i need on the big ones. The weight and lugging around doesn't bother me.
I usually go for middle priced batteries (£80-£90ish), keep them trickle charge through the months there not used and they will last a long time.
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Morning all,
Looking for a battery to power a 44 thrust Minn Kota.
Usage wise it will be used in France for a week for the initial mooch about for spots, placement of marker poles and a bit of bait once a day depending on the catch rate.
Recommendations welcome.
TIA and regards,
Mike
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