Batteries for Crankin'

I have a 24 volt 65 lb. thrust minn-kota auto pilot that I use to pull crank baits. I love pulling the cranks with the auto pilot because it is relaxing and productive at the same time. I can get up and move about the boat and not have to worry about turning in a circle and tangling while catching or re-tying or what-ever needs done.

With all that being said I am in need of new batteries and I am open to suggestions from those with knowledge on the subject especially those who troll cranks for extended periods using the electric motor. Let me know what is both good and bad. I am currently using the Duralasts and have gotten about 1.5 years so far but they are dying fast. It now takes as long or longer to charge than I am able to spend fishing.
Thanks, JayW

Trojan 1275 golf cart batteries if you have room. They have the same footprint as a series 31. I run 3 on my Excel and get up to 9 1/2 hours continuous trolling till mine are ready for recharge.

I just put in a pair of GC12 from Sams .... 155 AH 12V golf cart battery. I'm pretty sure these Duracell batteries are made by Deka in USA. https://www.samsclub.com/sams/durace...prod3870120.ip

No doubt the Trojans are great batteries as well.

Didn't have enough room height wise for the golf cart batteries,so i put a second set of 27 series batteries,run 2 24volt setups

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I run a pair of 29 series from wally for about $225 and they have done me well so far.

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate the feed back. I am very limited in room in the battery hold. I may have to go the same route as blueball and use two sets of batteries.

The GC12's aren't that much taller

Duracell group 29 wet cells from Sams Club. They're rebadged Dekas.

Buy them quickly. I got notice there was an across the board price increase of 3% on batteries. I have 2 NAPA stores and Deka is our vendor.

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Originally Posted by Dutch552

Duracell group 29 wet cells from Sams Club. They're rebadged Dekas.

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If they are 29s, they are Johnson Controls batteries.

If you want long run time, go with 3 8V golf cart batteries. You'll need a 24V charger, but the power in 3 batteries will beat most any 2 battery setup.

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Originally Posted by CatFan

If they are 29s, they are Johnson Controls batteries.

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Duracell 29HM

I thought these would be JC as well but was surprised to see the label on top says "manufactured by EAST PENN manufacturing co., inc. Lyon Station, PA, 19536." I would image that East Penn picked up part of a contract for Duracell just like Johnson Controls will make some NAPA batteries and East Penn will make others.

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Originally Posted by Dutch552

Duracell 29HM

I thought these would be JC as well but was surprised to see the label on top says "manufactured by EAST PENN manufacturing co., inc. Lyon Station, PA, 19536." I would image that East Penn picked up part of a contract for Duracell just like Johnson Controls will make some NAPA batteries and East Penn will make others.

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Bizarre. Never seen anybody but JCI make 29s.