I've just ordered a fox 290 boat and a bison 68lb outboard, what would be the best battery for this?
It'll be getting used for finding spots, baiting up and playing fish on a 50 acre lake. Does 1 battery last a week or do you need 2 batteries? Thanks
It'll be getting used for finding spots, baiting up and playing fish on a 50 acre lake. Does 1 battery last a week or do you need 2 batteries? Thanks
A 110v lead acid battery is what most people use and it's what I've got,but it weights a ton I've only got a small 2mtr dinghy and I'm seriously thinking of getting one of the lipo battery's and a 50ah is the same as a 110 lead acid.
The only down side is the price of the lipo's their about £400/500 so not cheap but they are 4 x lighter and apparently last 10x longer.
The only down side is the price of the lipo's their about £400/500 so not cheap but they are 4 x lighter and apparently last 10x longer.
In reply to Post #2
Does the 110ah last for a weeks worth of fishing? Don't really want to spend 500 on a battery that'll probably be used a couple of times a year
Does the 110ah last for a weeks worth of fishing? Don't really want to spend 500 on a battery that'll probably be used a couple of times a year
Obviously it all depends how many times your using the boat they are cheap enough so you could get two just incase
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If the motor uses 60 amps then a 110ah battery should be used for just under an hour.
Slower speeds will use less so the battery will last longer.
If the motor uses 60 amps then a 110ah battery should be used for just under an hour.
Slower speeds will use less so the battery will last longer.
Thanks for the replies, when I've just been looking I seen some higher ah than 110, would it make sense getting a higher ah? Obviously I know the downside will be more weight.
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Consider the weight for you to handle and also how your boat will react to the extra. Two might be easier.
Also look at AGM batteries. They will discharge to a lower level so you will get more out of your 110 ah battery without compromising its life
Consider the weight for you to handle and also how your boat will react to the extra. Two might be easier.
Also look at AGM batteries. They will discharge to a lower level so you will get more out of your 110 ah battery without compromising its life
In reply to Post #7
Get yourself 2 75 or 80ah batteries, they'll easily last a week
Get yourself 2 75 or 80ah batteries, they'll easily last a week
I picked up two 55Ah lithiums for a bit over £300 (the pair) off ebay. You don't have to spend silly money.
That link just takes me to the eBay home page mate, would they last longer than 2 110ah sealed batteries?
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They would be lighter and should last more charge/ discharge cycles but if you are talking about running time then absolutely not.
Have you had a look at AGM batteries yet?
They can be discharged deeper than a normal lead acid battery so if you stay within recommended limits of discharge a smaller AGM would supply the same energy.
They would be lighter and should last more charge/ discharge cycles but if you are talking about running time then absolutely not.
Have you had a look at AGM batteries yet?
They can be discharged deeper than a normal lead acid battery so if you stay within recommended limits of discharge a smaller AGM would supply the same energy.
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I use a 135Ah deep cycle battery, I've used it for 3 nights on a large pit to find spots and tow rigs out 250 meters + x3 it's never gone below 50% cost me £90 off eBay weights 25kg's for not light but it's manageable
I use a 135Ah deep cycle battery, I've used it for 3 nights on a large pit to find spots and tow rigs out 250 meters + x3 it's never gone below 50% cost me £90 off eBay weights 25kg's for not light but it's manageable
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Yeah I've had a look at the agm battery, I think that's what am going to go for, just debating whether to buy cheap off eBay or buy a brand I've heard of which is obviously more expensive
Yeah I've had a look at the agm battery, I think that's what am going to go for, just debating whether to buy cheap off eBay or buy a brand I've heard of which is obviously more expensive
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I have been using an electric outboard on inflatables for 10+ years and for what its worth here are my thoughts.
For batteries I use el cheapo 110Ah for about £60-70, I get about 4-5 years out of them before they seem tired. The AGM batteries sound good, not tried them myself. They are about twice the price though so whether the difference is worth it? What does definately help is having a decent charger which will properly charge your battery. I reccomend the numax ones, I have the 10A about £55. It can get really techy but cheap chargers won't fully charge your battery and a bit of electronics is needed to push the last bit of charge in.
One last thing is that your range or motoring time reduces massively the faster you go.
I have been using an electric outboard on inflatables for 10+ years and for what its worth here are my thoughts.
For batteries I use el cheapo 110Ah for about £60-70, I get about 4-5 years out of them before they seem tired. The AGM batteries sound good, not tried them myself. They are about twice the price though so whether the difference is worth it? What does definately help is having a decent charger which will properly charge your battery. I reccomend the numax ones, I have the 10A about £55. It can get really techy but cheap chargers won't fully charge your battery and a bit of electronics is needed to push the last bit of charge in.
One last thing is that your range or motoring time reduces massively the faster you go.
In reply to Post #13
If you go AGM make sure you get a charger that is capable of recharging it properly. If you don't it will not last as long as it should. Also make sure its a leisure battery.
If you go AGM make sure you get a charger that is capable of recharging it properly. If you don't it will not last as long as it should. Also make sure its a leisure battery.
In reply to Post #1
Get a solar panel if you don't want to pay for lithium power , at least you can top up the batteries when you're not in the boat
Get a solar panel if you don't want to pay for lithium power , at least you can top up the batteries when you're not in the boat
In reply to Post #3
68lb outboard,
thats a serious battery muncher your only likely going to get around an hours running on that with a lead acid 110 not a weeks worth
think maybe you need to get something like this LINKY POO
68lb outboard,
thats a serious battery muncher your only likely going to get around an hours running on that with a lead acid 110 not a weeks worth
think maybe you need to get something like this LINKY POO
I'll probably only go in speeds 1 and 2, will a solar panel give much charge?
In reply to Post #18
Yes , a decent sized panel will do the job nicely , obviously dependant on the sun as to how fast it will charge
Yes , a decent sized panel will do the job nicely , obviously dependant on the sun as to how fast it will charge
In reply to Post #17
My mates just ordered the same boat fox 290. The 68lb I bought is no longer in stock, would a minn Kota 40lb be up to the job?
My mates just ordered the same boat fox 290. The 68lb I bought is no longer in stock, would a minn Kota 40lb be up to the job?
In reply to Post #17
Or a fox 55lb?
Or a fox 55lb?
In reply to Post #20
40lb will be fine unless your fishing an inland ocean
40lb will be fine unless your fishing an inland ocean
In reply to Post #21
I have a 40lb and a 55lb , I rarely use the 55lb since buying the 40 it's plenty quick enough apart from if the wind gets up I'll use the 55
I have a 40lb and a 55lb , I rarely use the 55lb since buying the 40 it's plenty quick enough apart from if the wind gets up I'll use the 55
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