#73225 - 04/11/06 02:48 PM
Need Battery for Minn Kota Motor
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Egg
Registered: 04/11/06
Posts: 2
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I have a Minn kota 38lb thrust trolling motor. I was wondering what is a good size battery for this motor. I know it has to be deep cycle but I am curious as to what size battery I need. I was thinking a size 27. Also should I get a gelled type. I will be using the motor/batt in a fish hunter 9ft raft and also a 10' fiberglass boat. Any ideas on a good brand or store with good prices??? I appreciate any info, Ryan
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#73230 - 04/15/06 11:45 PM
Re: Need Battery for Minn Kota Motor
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Alevin
Registered: 03/23/04
Posts: 14
Loc: Everett, WA
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Hey I saw your comment about which type of battery you should buy for your trolling motor. I work at Pacific Power Batteries, we sell "Batteries for Everything". We have many options for your deep cycle needs, and our knowledge is free, come on in. We are located in Everett, Marysville, Burlington and Monroe. The Everett's store number is 425-259-9260, if you want ask for me "Aaron", I will be glad to help you out.
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#73232 - 04/16/06 10:55 PM
Re: Need Battery for Minn Kota Motor
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/07/06
Posts: 2527
Loc: WA
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I think deep cycle batteries work well, it allows you to charge and recharge them, and they don't blow out your wallet...about what size, you can go a few days on a big one...I think just get something as big as you can, it should weigh a lot but it should last you a while...
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#73233 - 04/17/06 10:02 AM
Re: Need Battery for Minn Kota Motor
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Alevin
Registered: 03/23/04
Posts: 14
Loc: Everett, WA
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Well technically what everyone is refering to as a gel battery is actually getting mixed up with a A.G.M. battery. Gel has been superseeded by this new technology. In gel batteries the electrolyte was still free and suspended, in AGM batteries the electrolyte is absorbed into fiberglass cloth inside the battery and stuffed between the plates, so the battery is essentially dry inside, even if you puncture this battery it will not leak. One big advantage is an AGM battery is 80 percent useable amp hours as compared to 50 percent useable in wet cells.
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#73238 - 04/18/06 09:23 PM
Re: Need Battery for Minn Kota Motor
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Alevin
Registered: 03/23/04
Posts: 14
Loc: Everett, WA
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Optima's are AGM... With spiracell plates...
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