Best 12V battery for trolling motor

[JayDial]

Hello,

We just purchased a Sevylor Fish master 325 and want to put a sevylor trolling motor on. We are looking at the ones that dont require a motor mount, and put out 7/13lbs thrust (lo/hi). Ive read a little about Optima deep cycle batteries, but not sure which would be the best for my application. We are looking for something to give us 2-3 hours of use.

Thanks a lot!

 

[sabotage]

dont buy pep-boys marine batteries!!! uuuughhhhhhh!!! i can still feel the pains from pAddeli'n..

 

[JayDial]

dont buy pep-boys marine batteries!!! uuuughhhhhhh!!! i can still feel the pains from pAddeli'n..

LOL. Alright well thanks for the advice.

 

[JayDial]

Considering the Optima's are close to $200. I think we are deciding to try this battery: http://www.batteriesplus.com/pc-36460-36460-SLI24MDP.aspx

Anyone had any experience with these?

 

[ewurm]

I bought the cheapo deep cycle at Pov-mart, it is good for a couple hours at least on my 14 ft aluminum boat.

 

[JD7.62]

Get a BPS battery. You are not going to need much as you trolling motor is small.

 

[rallysman]

FWIW I've had great luck with optima batteries. Since it's a spiral gel cell it's more durable because the plates are less likely to warp from constant re-charging.

 

[JayDial]

Get a BPS battery. You are not going to need much as you trolling motor is small.

Well this might sound stupid, but we also want to power a fish finder. Would a BPS battery still work?

 

[invisyblegypsey]

Considering the Optima's are close to $200. I think we are deciding to try this battery: http://www.batteriesplus.com/pc-36460-36460-SLI24MDP.aspx

Anyone had any experience with these?

that is the one i suggest if you have the cash
i use 4 of them to power my emergancy pumps
when the power go's out

 

[ewurm]

Best 12V battery for trolling motor

Uh, trolling isn't allowed on this site!