Rustic-Fisher Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hey guys, Is it possible to hook a rechargeable battery up to this unit. The portable unit runs off two 6v batteries and that could get expensive draining those 2-3times a week while on the ice. If not I am thinking of just buying the portable eagle 320. Thanks, Rustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 A small ATV or Ski-Doo Gel cell battery would work real well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotaclue Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I have a portable 535 but am reluctant to use on the ice, herd LCD and below temps don't mix???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedley Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 the 2 batteries are hooked together to get 12volts. any 12 volt battery will work eg. car battery( too heavy) motorcyle or garden tractor, computer batteries, cordless drill (12v). I bought a skill cordless drill, has 2 batteries, and charger. I used a pcv pipe collar, drilled and tapped 2 holes, put bolts in to hold wires from fishfinder. Runs all day no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 very good i dea tedley,i use just the 12 volt gel battery works great and will last a whole weekend no problem,but never thought about using a drill batt, or any other similar one....cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Pick up a rechargable Gel cell battery from Princess Auto. Not too expensive either stick it in a small plastic tool box and bolt the bracket for the screen to the box. any extra space in the box can be used for tackle, license, wallet etc... jjcanoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Best bet is go to LeBaron's, they have the 535 Portable unit for about $220 I think, it was $40 or so more than the regular 535. It beats buying a regular unit then spending 70-80 on the portable kit. Then you can go over to BPS and pick up the gel-cell and charger for about $26 (LeBaron's'll cost you about $60 for both). I read somewhere that you can use a dremel to modify the portable case for the gel-cell. I just bought the Eagle 320 Portable and so far after messing around with it in simulator mode, I like it. The true test will be when I'm able to get out on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Thanks for all the great info.... Rustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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