Thread: Extra Batteries

All this talk about extra batteries and after pulling two batteries in parallel yesterday for over 10 hours in light winds at 1.5-1.7 mph got me to thinking two more batteries in parallel sitting on ready would be a good idea. If I had to deal with much wind, my troll time would have been cut way back. You can't always troll with the wind. I know I am out of room in the back of the boat. I have a V Minn Kota Power Drive V2 55 lbs thrust. I almost killed the two batteries in parallel yesterday. I have two rod lockers up front that don't get used for anything other than junk stuff in them that I won't use but once or twice a year. They are big enough I know I can fit two more 29 series side by side in a tray to secure them. The weight would help a little to since my boat is really light and would help level off the boat while on plane when I am by myself.

My question is what would be the best way to make the connection to the trolling motor? I don't have much access to run a lot of wire all over the boat. I still can't figure out how the boat company got everything wired they way they did unless it was done before the top was put on. Maybe I can get some pics posted so you can see the set up. Thanks for any tips or warnings. Maybe some one has already done this?

Originally Posted by CatFan

Does your boat have a plug at the bow for the TM?

If so, I'd consider adding a second socket for the second set of batteries. When the first set is exhausted, you just pull the plug out and put it in the other socket. They'd be totally independent, but ready for use in a second, and you'd know when you were halfway through your trolling time when you had to switch.

That's an awesome idea, then you have a full set on tap ready to go. I might do this with my boat - thanks!