Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: halcyonguitars on July 19, 2018, 02:45:15 PM
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I'm going to pick up a motor this weekend but it has no battery.
I've called around a few places trying to get info on what I need but answers have been conflicting.
Motor is a MinnKota of unknown model, can anyone shed some light on the type of battery I need, or someone knowledgeable to call about it?
Thanks...
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As heavy as you can lift and as large as your watercraft can accommodate.
There are sealed deep cycle batteries that do the job. I obtained one from Costco. I assume they still have them. Sealed so you don't get acid on yourself handling them as you must do often with your trolling motor battery.
I tried gel cell batteries from Canadian Tire but not big enough. Ran flat on the second circuit of a small lake.
I believe wheelchair batteries would be suitable. I understand that wheelchair batteries are often retired at an early stage in their life and are available at a low cost but I never searched hard enough to find a source.
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You need a deep cycle 12v battery.
The larger the more capacity ie. group 31 is larger than a group 27.
The larger is also heavier and usualy costs more.
Edmonds Battery in New West/BBY is a good place but i also dont mind my latest one i got from Walmart.
A good charger is also very important.
Give Edmonds a call as the guy i dealt with a few years ago was very helpful.
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Thanks folks!
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--not all min kota's are 12 V...some are 24V so you will have to check the model but if it is smaller it is likely 12 V
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I have a group 31 AGM. I switched to an AGM last year after traveling down a bumpy FSR. The battery leaked acid all over my LineX. I strongly recommend an AGM if you can afford one.
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Thanks!