Hey guys I recently got a new little boat with a shakespeare 12V T34 34lb motor. All I need now is the deep cycle battery(DCB) this will be used only for trolling as the boat has a main 5hp mercury motor that will be used to cover the large gaps. I'm a little confused as to what would be the best DCB to get I would be using it at most once a month or every second month and it would only be used for the day it would be turned off when not in use. Pls could u suggest what size to get AH? And the brands and any places with specials at the moment. Thanks
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Deep cycle battery help needed
- Thread starter snyper564
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105ah Deltec high cycle battery or Raylite "Leisure battery" (not sure what Ah they come in )
These are not deep cycle batteries but cost much less and do the same job, just as good. Most of the bass guys use them. Mine used to last me 4 years before they needed replacing.
Remember to charge them asap when you get home after a day on the water, will extend the life of the battery if you do. Get a decent 12V charger. When you not using the battery give it a recharge once a month or so.
These are not deep cycle batteries but cost much less and do the same job, just as good. Most of the bass guys use them. Mine used to last me 4 years before they needed replacing.
Remember to charge them asap when you get home after a day on the water, will extend the life of the battery if you do. Get a decent 12V charger. When you not using the battery give it a recharge once a month or so.
Thanks for the help guys so these high cycle batteries are not deep cycle? I thought u had to use deep cycle otherwise u mess up the battery what exactly is the dif btw high cycle and deep cycle and can u use standard chargers for the high cycle battery or do they need special chargers like the deep cycle? Thanks for the help
a deep cycle battery is designed for regular discharge to at least 50 % of the battery capacity.
whereas a high torque battery is designed for short startup currents.
both batteries can be charged by the same charger...it is advisable to get a good qualilty charger...i have been using a hawkins autopro (10) 12 volt unit and a hawkins smart 15 for the 24 volts charging for about 6 years and never had a problem with the batteries or chargers...they cost a little more but you get what you pay for
a deep cycle battery can also be used to start your boat motor and run your trolling motor...its not ideal...but depending on your finacial situation...if you can afford seperate batteries i would seperate them...but in saying that...it is not advisable to run a high toque battery for your trolling motor.
i ran 2 x 105 amp/hr deep cycle batteries on my bass boat for years...i used them to start my motor and run the trolling motors...never had a problem...i just made sure i fused everything properly.
with all the new electronics available...fish finders...i-pilot...etc...i would check with the suppliers for their recommendations...you wouldnt want a claim for R10 000 rejected because you didnt take the correct precautions or wired something incorrectly.
whereas a high torque battery is designed for short startup currents.
both batteries can be charged by the same charger...it is advisable to get a good qualilty charger...i have been using a hawkins autopro (10) 12 volt unit and a hawkins smart 15 for the 24 volts charging for about 6 years and never had a problem with the batteries or chargers...they cost a little more but you get what you pay for
a deep cycle battery can also be used to start your boat motor and run your trolling motor...its not ideal...but depending on your finacial situation...if you can afford seperate batteries i would seperate them...but in saying that...it is not advisable to run a high toque battery for your trolling motor.
i ran 2 x 105 amp/hr deep cycle batteries on my bass boat for years...i used them to start my motor and run the trolling motors...never had a problem...i just made sure i fused everything properly.
with all the new electronics available...fish finders...i-pilot...etc...i would check with the suppliers for their recommendations...you wouldnt want a claim for R10 000 rejected because you didnt take the correct precautions or wired something incorrectly.