Battery questions?

[hemlockman]

What battery do you guys use for you electric trolling motors. I have a 50 lb. trust and want to buy a new battery. I read some recent posts on this topic but would like more info. I am not using this battery to start my boat just run my foot operated electric motor. Thanks for looking.

[jaychunter]

you want a good marine battery. i have one and you will be surprised on how much juice it uses

[NitroMusky]

you want a good deep cycle (not cranking) one with good reserve capacity (rc). interstate srm-27b or srm-29 are very good for the price and available at most RV dealers or the local interstate distributor.

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[hemlockman]

Thanks for the info.

[NitroMusky]

no prob, by the way the lower the voltage motor (i assume yours is 12 volt) will use more current per lb of thrust than higher voltage ones will. in other words a 12v needs more juice to make 50lb than a 24v to make 100lb. thus one 12v will not last as long as 2 in 24v mode using the same type of battery during an outing. so the larger battery the better

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