Fisherpete Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) After looking at fairly crusty 10-15 yr old boats for the past month in the $3000 - $4000 range, a near new package came along yesterday that I just couldn't pass up. Here's the specs of what I got... 16 ft Tracker Deep V Guide Edition (2006) Custom built flat wood floor (carpeted) 30 HP Honda 4-Stroke (2006) Longshaft tiller Outboard with electric start Deep cycle battery 4 new Mustang lifejackets Rubbermaid storage bin for lifejackets, etc. Northland trailer 5 security items (trailer wheel immobilizer, cable lock for motor, bar lock for motor, hitch lock & ball blocker lock) Portable Eagle 128 fish finder Boat safety kit 3 Clamp on swivel boat seats 46lb thrust transom mount Minn Kota electric trolling motor Navigation lights (need to be wired in though) Boat cover with straps Anchor "Muffs" to run it with the garden hose Paid $6500 for the package, more than I wanted to spend on a boat, but this boat far exceeds anything I had dreamed of in that price range. I will post some pics soon... Can't wait to take her out this weekend on Rice! Now here's my dumb question for the day. Does the Honda engine charge the battery for me or will I have to manually recharge it? I looked thru the owners manual and on the www.honda.ca website, and it looks like the electric start comes equipped with a 10A alternator (the pull start has a 6A). There is just the two wires hooked up from the battery to the motor. What about running the trolling motor from the same battery? Does it still charge enough to keep the battery full? Help! thanks for the help guys! Edited May 1, 2007 by Fisherpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Sounds like a beauty, should do you well. I would imagine it would have charging circuit for the cranking battery. As for the deep cycle you'll have to do that one yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Yes your motor will charge your batterie.Congrats on your new ride.I have the 50hp Honda and love it.I am also tiller. Can't wait to see the pics.MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 New toys are always fun! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am no battery expert, but I wouldn't run the trolling motor from the engine start battery. Cranking batteries are for providing a big burst all at once to start the engine. Deep cycle batteries are set-up different to run for more prolonged periods of time with constant changes in requirements, i.e. variable speed trolling motors. As I said, I am not an expert, but I would go with a 31 series deep cycle with a minimum 200 minute reserve. I have 2 for my 24V motor and have never, ever, run out of juice, or even run them half way down after a full 10 hour day. One should do the same thing for you. By the way, congrats on the boat - seems like a sweet deal - care to share where you picked it up? It should move pretty well with that 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Sounds like a great deal. Oy yeah, let's see those fish pics after your maiden voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Yea, congrats, sounds like a sweet ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Sounds like a great deal to me...hope to find something similar in about 5 yrs . Can't help with the battery question, but am looking forward to future fishing reports. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Now here's my dumb question for the day No such thing as a stupid question. There are only stupid answers Sounds like you bought a nice package, congratulations and have lots of fun with it. We are all are anxious to see the pictures. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 No such thing as a stupid question. There are only stupid answers Here is a quote I like. "There is no such thing as stupid questions. Just stupid people who ask questions" Disclaimer: This is not aimed at anyone in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Congrats on your purchase, sounds like a sweet little deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 "The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked" Great vessel. Congrats. Should give you many years of pleasure and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the input guys. I ended up buying a second battery and a charger just to run the trolling motor and the lights. Don't want to be caught way down the lake at the end of a long fishing day with a dead battery! Spent a few extra bucks and grabbed the Nautilus spiral core model from Canadian Tire, seems like a pretty good one, has a 4 yr warranty and apparently the spiral core ones can charge much faster than a normal battery. (?) I also noticed that I didn't mention above that the package I bought is used (if you can call purchased August of 2006 used!), but even so, I think I got a really good deal. Maiden voyage to be Saturday on Rice, time to open up the cottage. Here's one pic I have from the ad, I still haven't taken any myself LOL! Edited May 3, 2007 by Fisherpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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