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While running a 12 volt TM system I always used the series 29 battery. Now that I have a 24 volt system I am wondering if the series 27 batteries would give just as good service as the 29's? I'm considering the change to give me a little more room in the battery compartment.
I get about 8 hrs (depending on how much I have to fight the wind) on my series 27 battery (MarineMaxx). My 29 series (MarineMaxx) I get about 10 hrs. I use my 29 to start the day and change them if needed. Usually the 29 sereis gets me through a day of trolling. I run a Powerdrive V2 55lb thrust.
Thanks Dutch. I went ahead and got a 27 to go along with the 29.
I am going to convert my front livewell in a battery box and parallel 2 29 series so I dont have to change out batteries.
That works. I've got a switch in mine for that purpose.
If you are running 2 27 batteries and run them dead in one day you are doing something. I have been running the same 2 wally word batteries for 6 years and have yet to run them dead in one day. I fish about 8 to 10 hours and have an 80lb thrust terrova.
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I have the same TM and have not run the batteries down in a day either.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2boatjoe
If you got room go to the group 31's and be done with it, nothing better then peace of mind!
I put a pair of 31's up front; they'll last all day in a strong current. Academy Sports and Sam's Club usually have a fair price on those batteries.
Yes sir, that is exactly what I'm doing. I kicked myself fighting wind today for not doing last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotwater
I would go with the 31's if I had more room in the battery box. There just isn't room. I will try the 27 and 29 and if I'm not satisfied with the results I will go back with double 29's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
With my two battery I-Pilot I can fish all most three days from daylight to dark. The maximizer they have in these trolling motors these days must be super efficient. I was just like you Dutch, I use to have to switch out batteries on a long windy day on the lake and I hated switching out batteries when the fish had started biting late in the afternoon. Fighting those 20+ knot winds use to eat up my battery but not with the I-Pilot.
I have noticed since I upgraded to the Ipilot I get longer battery life, my new Powerdrive V2 has the digital maximizer as well. I still can't get 12 hours out of a single series 29, but I do get 10 or so depending on how bad the wind is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabby15
That is one big benefit going to a 24v system. 2 batteries last much longer and you get more thrust as well.
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Since I was having battery problems before I found out the problem and fixed it. I now added one battery for my electronix on my boat only. Even now with just my helix 12 and my gps puck and my h/b internet system on when I get home to charge my batteries this battery has lost 60 percent of its charge. Does this seem normal?
I use a pair of 31's on my 80 lb thrust minn kota trolling motor, and they last all day for me.
Two 29's work pretty good for me also.
I use the marine max 29 series from Wally World. Got a 20’ boat with a Terova 80lb thrust motor and at the end of the day I’m still over 75% charged. I think the charger that you use is a big factor in how your batteries perform. I tell people spend your money on a top of the line charger and get a average battery. I also use a Kapawa prop on my Terrova.
I recently replaced the series 29 with a series 31. They have the same dimensions. When my 27 goes out I will get another series 31 to replace it. The two 31's won't take any more room than the two 29's. Problem solved.
31 series takes care of all my trolling and electronics needs. Got 2 for that and 29 for cranking.
i have a 24 v on my pontoon. my charger is one used on a scooter chair. it keeps it charged up. going to put one on my 16 ft.crappie boats. hook the trolling and the cranking battery in series.
What brand batteries are the 31's you guys are using?
I got the DUracell Ultra Platinum Deep Cycle Marine & RV AGM at Sam's club for around $170 for my terrova. Cheapest I could find them.
^^^^^^^^^^^That same battery is on sale at SAM's for $154.00 until December 24th with coupon
Duracell Deep Cycle at Batteries Plus about $120.
i don't think that's the AGM DURACELL GROUP 31, Attachment 325098Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotwater
This is the one I purchased.
SLI31MDC - Duracell Ultra Deep Cycle Battery for Deep Cycle BCI Group 31M Marine and Boat at Batteries Plus Bulbs