Cranking, Trolling Motors and Batteries

**E-Z Poleholder** · 06-07-2017, 07:28 AM

Imho, you are underpowered with that boat. Unless you are prepared to spend $2,000 + for a 36V TM and 3 new group 31 batteries, go get two new Trojan 12V golf car batteries. Mine cost me about $180 each and I haven't run them down yet. Keep in mind tho, I have an 18.5 ft tin boat. Actually, I'd trade up to 36V if I had room for the 3rd battery along with the $.

**strmwalker** · 06-07-2017, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by bandchaser

My current set up is a 24V 70lb Terrova, running off of (2) Interstate marine batteries. These were brand new in the boat when I bought it last May 2016.
I am running low on juice every trip out, and I know it's because of trying to pull a 21ft nitro at 1.5mph, it's gonna strain the batteries.
What kind of batteries could get me more time on the water for cranking? I never have issues spider rigging or 2 poling structure. Do I need to jump to a 36V trolling motor? If so, what kind of batteries should I run that on??

Thanks gents,
Brian

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For Sale: Minn Kota 112 Ulterra 36V with 60" shaft

**MO' MONEY** · 06-07-2017, 09:45 AM

problem solved!

**bandchaser** · 06-07-2017, 09:52 AM

My batteries are group 27's.

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**"G"** · 06-07-2017, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by bandchaser

My batteries are group 27's.

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You need 31's

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**MO' MONEY** · 06-07-2017, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Lloakley930

2x 24v seems best.

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I agree, much cheaper than a new tm, but space constraints can become an issue. Probably not on a big ole 21ft glass boat tho

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**bandchaser** · 06-07-2017, 10:47 AM

Alright, is Exide batteries any good?

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**MO' MONEY** · 06-07-2017, 10:57 AM

I've used from Walmart batteries to interstates to napa. I used to think my batteries were bad, I was just taxing them with my fishing style in high winds. Check water levels and keep charged up and nearly any brand will last. I know few folks that buy Walmart brands and trade them in every year before they have a chance to get too many charge cycles on em

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**bandchaser** · 06-07-2017, 11:00 AM

These Exide batteries are at Tractor Supply.
I quit buying batteries at wally world several years ago.

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**Crappiehabits** · 06-07-2017, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by bandchaser

Alright, is Exide batteries any good?

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We have two group 31 exides in our 20 ft skeeter. We've been using them for two yrs now. We do quite a bit of crank bait pulling. On a full charge, we can run 1.5-1.8mph all day as long as the wind isn't terrible. We just replaced one of them last week because it didn't seem to hold charge very well anymore. I replaced it with another exide. They see a lot of use because we generally fish at least once or twice a week year round.

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