11-15-2008, 11:32 AM
I have a 12 foot, two man inflatable raft. Holds up to around 750 pounds. I am planning on getting an electric Minn Kota Endura 40 or 46 trolling motor, which from what I've read should be plenty of power.
I know I need a 12 volt deep cycle battery, and preferably one with a good amount of amp hours, but some of them are so expensive, and others quite cheap, so I don't know what to get.
Also, what kind of charger should I get? I found a smart charger that goes up to 10 amps for deep cycle batteries for only $60 online. Is that going to work?
How long can I plan on continuously trolling in the water at medium speeds before it needs to be recharged? An hour... two hours.... more? Some people say it will run all day, and others say only an hour. What's the deal?
Thanks!
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I know I need a 12 volt deep cycle battery, and preferably one with a good amount of amp hours, but some of them are so expensive, and others quite cheap, so I don't know what to get.
Also, what kind of charger should I get? I found a smart charger that goes up to 10 amps for deep cycle batteries for only $60 online. Is that going to work?
How long can I plan on continuously trolling in the water at medium speeds before it needs to be recharged? An hour... two hours.... more? Some people say it will run all day, and others say only an hour. What's the deal?
Thanks!
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