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12 is really small. Sure it isn't 10? If you're going to redo it, might as well pay a little more and go with 6ga. 8 will work but the 6 will handle more amperage, and have less resistance.Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers
I used welding wire from the battery (back of the boat) to the front. Works great. However, couldn't you also use heavy duty battery cables also? Wouldn't they be cheaper than wire purchased from Cabelas, etc.?
I buy wire in bulk spools. Quality Battery Cable wire is good if you can get it long enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaggiesMaster
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Never short change your self on the quality of good trolling motor wiring, it important not only to the trolling motor but also the life of the batteries.
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Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Before I read any of the other posts, Interstate batterys are hard to beat! They ain't that much more expensive and in my book they compare to Optima but at a fraction of that cost at just over $100 where the Optima's will run you closer to $200 for a deep cell. I had a buddy to buy a new boat a few years ago and he kept it for 5 years and never changed a battery. He looked at them and they were all Interstates.
Those Walmart specials will get you about a year and that's it. I have a buddy who always buys walmart, keep the receipt and returns them for a free battery before the year warranty is up. I'd just rather get the better ones to begin with so I don't have to mess with it every year.Quote:
Originally Posted by SoreLipsNoFish
Interstate owns Optima. The big Optima cost 250-275.Quote:
Originally Posted by constructskeeter
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers
He's right, I was shocked to see it myself but if you go on the Interstate website you'll see Optima's as well. Same quality in my book just at a cheaper more manageable price. Now to add to what others have said I've never tried the gold cart batteries so I can't speak for them but they may be a better option.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
I'm also right about the US Battery 12v Golf Cart batteries. As I've said before, being in the boat business has given me the opportunity to try them all, and I'm happy to share that experience with my C.C brothers. Through my trials and errors, I hope I can help you make a more educated purchase, and save you money in the LONG run!Quote:
Originally Posted by constructskeeter
Don't sound so shocked that I was right. Even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in awhile!!! LMBO. ;-)
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers