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[halcyonguitars]

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...

[VAGAbond]

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.

[firstlight]

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.

[halcyonguitars]

Thanks folks!

[skaha]

--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

[Hike_and_fish]

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.

[halcyonguitars]

Thanks!