Maybe I'm in the minority but...and a battery question...

I absolutely love high water fishing. With all the wind, most years, I probably wouldn't even been able to fish most days with 5 foot waves. Not this year. Back in jungle is fun fun. Just something about dropping that jig down in a mess of vines and brush and THUMP!!! And not having boats on top of me all day long.

I do need a few extra batteries in my boat though. Getting thru that stuff is TOUGH! My batteries have gone dead every day so far after about 6 hours.

Which by the way I have a question. I have a 24 volt trolling motor with 2 batteries. IF I took along 2 extra batteries, how could I hook them up to make it work. Or can I use even 1. Sorry. I'm stupid when it comes to stuff like this. They won't fit in the battery well, so I'd have to leave them up on the back deck and connect using some battery cables or something.

I know wading is an option. I'm taking them next trip also. But mostly where I've been catching a lot, wouldn't be good wading. Probably sink in mud over my bibs anyway.

Get a battery selector switch and wire two more batteries in series and connect each "bank" to the selector.

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What size boat are you fishing out of, and what group size batteries are you using? I could pull cranks at 1.5 to 1.8 mph for 10 hours in my 16' jon boat with the 80# Ultrex, in my 18' fiberglass I can spider rig or single pole fish for a couple days in a row without topping them off. Of course this is using my big motor to get to and from the fishing hole, 6 hours of single poling doesn't seem right to me unless your traveling a mile or two with the TM before you even drop a line in the water.

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Get a battery selector switch and wire two more batteries in series and connect each "bank" to the selector.

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if was me and had the other batteries meaning 4 12 volt batteries and need more trolling time I would wire the 2 batteries in series for24 volts twice then wire them in parallel for the 24 volts with more amp hours !!!

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I'm with Snubbys on this. I think something's wrong with your existing batteries. Are they older and nearing the end of there life span or is something else pulling them down so soon? You shouldn't need any more than a set of 24 volt batteries in my opinion, especially if they are of good size and properly maintained.


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Nothing wrong with my batteries. The issue is twofold:

1. Boat really way too big to be fishing in the jungle. But it is what it is. And it ain't all bad. I can get up and walk around my boat and fish "stuff" once I nose in.
2. I'm having to use a lot of juice just dealing with logs, vines, etc. It ain't like trolling in open water. Trust me, I'm back in the jungle! I have to run it high speed just to get thru that stuff. Get up and push my way thru, etc. I'm catching a LOT of fish but it ain't easy but my kind of fishing. Love it.

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And those rod holders are from the guy I bought it from. First thing I did was take all that crap off!!!

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if was me and had the other batteries meaning 4 12 volt batteries and need more trolling time I would wire the 2 batteries in series for24 volts twice then wire them in parallel for the 24 volts with more amp hours !!!

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ok. This was what I was kind of looking for. So, basically this set up would give me about twice running time? I do have an on board 3 bank charger which obviously wouldn't work in this scenario. Two to my trolling and 1 to my crank

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ok. This was what I was kind of looking for. So, basically this set up would give me about twice running time? I do have an on board 3 bank charger which obviously wouldn't work in this scenario. Two to my trolling and 1 to my crank

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you would have to get another 2 bank charger !!!

Sounds to me like you need to get a couple of golf cart batteries. 2 more batteries and charger would more than pay for them.

Yea I'm with cray. Buy you some good batteries and don't worry about all that extra battery mess. Lots of guys on here have spent a many of day skimming around in the thickets. Slabin and big c both fish butla out of the boat and they don't have extra batteries. I just think there is something more to it than you draining your batteries. Hope you can figure it out and glad to hear your catching some fish.

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Sounds to me like you need to get a couple of golf cart batteries. 2 more batteries and charger would more than pay for them.

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Any suggestions on battery brand etc. what do u have?



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Swing by and pick me up!:biggrin

I went to US batteries this year. I also upped to Golf cart batteries. a little pricy when you have a 36volt system:dono

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I went to US batteries this year. I also upped to Golf cart batteries. a little pricy when you have a 36volt system:dono

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which one's did you get?

I just bit the bullet and ordered a Relion Lithium ion marine cranking battery today. I will use it to run graphs, live wells etc... if it works like bass guys claim, I will make the switch on trolling batteries in fall or spring. The battery weighs 30lbs verses over 100 lbs on the batteries that I'm using now. They are expensive, I did find a good deal but still very pricey!

Tired of all the battery weight, plus graphs and live wells pulling cranking battery down during the day.

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I just bit the bullet and ordered a Relion Lithium ion marine cranking battery today. I will use it to run graphs, live wells etc... if it works like bass guys claim, I will make the switch on trolling batteries in fall or spring. The battery weighs 30lbs verses over 100 lbs on the batteries that I'm using now. They are expensive, I did find a good deal but still very pricey!

Tired of all the battery weight, plus graphs and live wells pulling cranking battery down during the day.

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Wow. I googled em. Very interesting but yep VERY expensive from the site I found. 24 volt is $1300.00

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Wow. I googled em. Very interesting but yep VERY expensive from the site I found. 24 volt is $1300.00

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Yes it is a big investment and probably doesn't fit most folks needs. I'm running 3 graphs at times, with at least 2 running all the time as well as a 360, live wells and at times a hydrowave. I have to crank the engine and charge the battery during the day.

I know a bass guy that is running the latest HDS(16" screen I think), 2-12" HDS graphs and live wells. He has fished 2 full days before on 1 charge. His batteries are 6 years old. Expecting to get 10 plus years on them.

I have a 36 volt Ultrex so I have 400lbs of batteries in the back of the boat. I can use the Relion cranking battery, pick up a 36 volt Lithiumpros or another brand of 36 volt battery and have 2 batteries in the back for a total weight of 60 to 70lbs verses 400lb. This is a very expensive experiment and one I may regret but I want to be able to run electronics all day without having to worry about cranking engine at the end of the day. I also want to trim some weight on rear of boat.

I have a big live well up front with a second toward the back. I think I can actually get less bow bounce in windy conditions by dropping weight in the rear. I will be able to flatten out the boat with water in both live wells.

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Yes it is a big investment and probably doesn't fit most folks needs. I'm running 3 graphs at times, with at least 2 running all the time as well as a 360, live wells and at times a hydrowave. I have to crank the engine and charge the battery during the day.

I know a bass guy that is running the latest HDS(16" screen I think), 2-12" HDS graphs and live wells. He has fished 2 full days before on 1 charge. His batteries are 6 years old. Expecting to get 10 plus years on them.

I have a 36 volt Ultrex so I have 400lbs of batteries in the back of the boat. I can use the Relion cranking battery, pick up a 36 volt Lithiumpros or another brand of 36 volt battery and have 2 batteries in the back for a total weight of 60 to 70lbs verses 400lb. This is a very expensive experiment and one I may regret but I want to be able to run electronics all day without having to worry about cranking engine at the end of the day. I also want to trim some weight on rear of boat.

I have a big live well up front with a second toward the back. I think I can actually get less bow bounce in windy conditions by dropping weight in the rear. I will be able to flatten out the boat with water in both live wells.

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If they hold up 10 years wo drop in quality it’s probably a good investment. I like the less weight!!!


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If they hold up 10 years wo drop in quality it’s probably a good investment. I like the less weight!!!


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For a 24v system that’s 130.00 per year IF they last 10 years. If going fast is your goal like the Bass Boys, the weight difference might matter, but at 130 a year, that’s a new battery EVERY year.


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Numbers don’t like. Guess there’s something to be said about peace of mind.


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My fishing buddy just put a pair of these in his boat, got them from a local dealer for $180/each. 150 amp hrs.

Trojan T-1275 Golf cart Battery Free Delivery to most locations in the lower 48 States.

I was looking to put a set of those in my boat when I went 24 volt but I didn't have a compartment tall enough for them.

I couldn't care less about speed, just want to run my electronics and live wells all day plus I would like to balance weight out in boat. This should make for less bow bounce on rough days. I have the best batteries that you can buy right now. The cranking battery will just not do it! I thought about adding another battery dedicated to just electronics but more weight, expense, wiring and space for another battery. The lithium ion seems like my best option, could be an expensive experiment.

I have never ran the trolling batteries down even on tough windy days. I plan to start with the cranking battery, if it holds up I will then move to a single 36 volt trolling battery. The trolling battery switch will be for weight savings not because the batteries won't last all day.

The prices listed are not always what you pay, just have to do some shopping but they are still expensive! Like I stated in first post not for everyone.

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My fishing buddy just put a pair of these in his boat, got them from a local dealer for $180/each. 150 amp hrs.

Trojan T-1275 Golf cart Battery Free Delivery to most locations in the lower 48 States.

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US Battery golf cart batteries are 292 reserve amp hrs at 25 amp draw and 155 amps at 20 hours.


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US Battery golf cart batteries are 292 reserve amp hrs at 25 amp draw and 155 amps at 20 hours.


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Please help me understand the batteries. I know how to fish but not much on electronics, batteries, etc.!

20 hour Rate: 105 better or worse than 20 hour Rate 155?

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Please help me understand the batteries. I know how to fish but not much on electronics, batteries, etc.!

20 hour Rate: 105 better or worse than 20 hour Rate 155?


155 AH rating is better, higher the better.


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155 AH is better, higher the better

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US Battery golf cart batteries are 292 reserve amp hrs at 25 amp draw and 155 amps at 20 hours.


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What is the model number?

Thank you.

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The bottom one above.


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I have the same situation. Thinking about lithium cranking battery. How is it working for you?

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I have the same situation. Thinking about lithium cranking battery. How is it working for you?

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I assume you're asking me about Lithium, I'm running all Lithium now and I really like them. I have 2 15" and 1 12" Humminbird Solix units plus a 360 unit hooked to cranking battery. The battery has held up to the heavy pull from electronics so far.

I did have a problem with one battery. The company was great to replace the battery as soon as they could. The biggest problem is there are not many dealers. When I have had a problem with a battery in the past I just walked in and got a replacement. Relion sent one to me but I was down a couple of days which would be a deal breaker for tournament fisherman or a guide. Great technology hopefully price comes down soon and there are more dealers.

I'm about to add a Garmin head unit and Livescope at bow. Plan to sell the Solix 12 unit but still run 360 with the other units. I'm interested to see if the Lithium can handle this load for 6 to 8 hours of use.

One thing that I forgot to mention is these batteries will be full charged in about 2 to 2.5 hours. Running your outboard to move really adds a charge to them also.

I run Relion lithium batteries and have been pleased with them generally. Don’t see that they charge any faster. If you use 60 amp hours, it should take a 15 amp charger four hours to replace it. I run three or four finders, including a Solix 15 and a Livescope with live well, and haven’t killed my main battery yet. I am having some charger problems.

Whick Relion are yall running?

Just send a pm to G and ask him to send you a few pictures of the way he mounted his battery’s , Looks great out of the way and looks like part of the boat from the factory.


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I have four 100 ah Relions.

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I have four 100 ah Relions.

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Same for me! 3-for Ultrex and 1-cranking

Thanks guys