New Float Project

[dubob]

Bob, Alan, I didn't know how those shuttle hawks work, but that sounds like a good option until I can get another electric unit.  And Bob, I do plan on the electric bow mount, but it may take me a year or so to get into it... They really sound like a nice addition to a fishing boat... They should actually mount up pretty well on this boat, verses my old square nose that I was trying to figure out how to make them work... Now it should be easy...

Bob, you mentioned AGM batteries, I've been hearing lots of press on the lithium batteries lately, they are really expensive, but sounds like they have a lot longer life than AGM or regular deep cycle batteries... Anyone tried them yet and have any success or horror stories?  I love my lithium's on my ice gear, but weight savings is very important there, plus the smaller batteries aren't as expensive... Just curious $500 is a lot for a battery... Later J

If you want to buy 2 lithium Gp 27s at $800 per vs 2 AGM 27s at $200 per ($1,600 vs $400), then go for it.  ?  AGM's allow 700 to 800 discharges down to 20% (like lithiums do) vs 200 to 300 discharges down to 50% for SLA batts.  You won't own the boat long enough to wear out 2 sets of AGM batts if properly maintained.  Best bang for the buck in my opinion. But then, if you have one of those cushy, high payin' Gubment jobs, go for the lithium; know what I mean Vern?