Beats Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I have just acquired a 10' jon boat that will primarily be fishing a small pond in the area. I am going to be purchasing a trolling motor soon for it and I have been told that a 30 lb thrust motor would be best for it. Reason being that anything much higher that 30lb and you are going too fast to troll effectively in a small boat. Or so Im told. I am looking for help in the battery department. I have zero experience with both trolling motors and the required batteries. I will probably be getting a Minnkota 30lb model. Can anyone recommend a battery make/model that would be appropriate? I have done a search on here and have about 20 windows/topics open that I am going through but I am wondering if anyone knows of any current deals or upcoming deals? Deep Cycle seems to be what is best, but any opinions for a boat my size? I'd like something that I won't be replacing in 2 years and yet not going overkill. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Lk Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I fish my favorite "secret lake" with a 10ft jon & 30lb Minncota,I have a Group 27 deep cycle from CTC that has served me well for years,just make sure you put on a charger & top it up after each use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Go to Costco and pick yourself up a Kirkland group 27 deep cycle battery and you be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 More important than the battery, get a proper deep cycle battery charger, and make sure to charge your battery after every use. Brand of battery isn't really important, but a group 27 size will suit your needs, and then somme. The kirklands from costco are great, and the price is right! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukluk Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Go to Costco and pick yourself up a Kirkland group 27 deep cycle battery and you be good to go. Mines in its 5th year and still going strong. Price was right as well. I keep a trickle charger on it as well during winter months. Helps to keep it from sulphating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 27 series deep cycle from costco will be a good choice along with a 30 - 45lb minnkota with digital maximizer technology. Great battery life along with variable speed. Traxxis are nice models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I have just acquired a 10' jon boat that will primarily be fishing a small pond in the area. I am going to be purchasing a trolling motor soon for it and I have been told that a 30 lb thrust motor would be best for it. Reason being that anything much higher that 30lb and you are going too fast to troll effectively in a small boat. Or so Im told. 30 lbs should be fine for a 10' boat; but I don't think there is any downside to going with more thrust. You can just use a lower power setting if want to slow down. Some extra thrust may come in handy when turning into the wind. I would try to get a motor with a built in Maximizer. That will give you infinitely variable speed and longer battery life. I have good luck with Energizer batteries which are pretty reasonable at Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 The Energizers at Walmart are now called Everstart. A great battery also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Just tried my new 30 lb motor today on the holland river in a 16 foot canoe . Had it running off a 31 Deka battery and it went all day with power to spare. Got it all at Lebaron $360 out the door with a Minn Kota battery box that had 2 lighter ports too for plugging other stuff too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony68 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I got either a 50 or 55 (can't remember right now) lbs thrust minnkota on my 12ft jon boat. This thing boogies full out. Like John Bacon mentioned comes in handy on windy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Do these kirkland deep cycle batteries require a top up of distiilled water after each use? Do all deep cycles require this maintanence? Sorry. my knowledge of batteries is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 No, not after each use, with any deep cycle. You can go a whole season without adding any, and most do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super dave Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks Sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Everstart eco/core charge is $15 on a group 27- 850 so $87.98 +15 Cosco group 27-845 is 98.99 + 10 eco/core fee So the cosco battery is $6 more. No walmart had more than 1 and cosco Oshawa has 4 less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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