Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Hey guys, Although it doesn't look like spring is coming with the weather we are having, I want to get prepped. The missus has told me that she refuses to get in my kayak again until I replace the Trolling motor battery (the old one stranded us on the wrong side of the lake too many times.) I was wondering what you lads say is the best one for this instance. Preferably we would like one that can be run for longer periods of time as its our main method of propulsion. If there are any ones that can push a trolling motor for 4 hours off of a single charge that would be ideal. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-nautilus-group-27-starting-deep-cycle-battery-0102799p.html#.VwUZV_krKM8 I think this was the brand I was using before and it was ok. As always, trying to save a few bucks. Its becoming apparent at this point it may have been easier and cheaper just to get a a 2.5 HP gas motor from bass pro. Edit: Our trolling Motor is a Minn Kota Endura C2 with 30 lbs of thrust. Edited April 6, 2016 by jeremy84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If I were manhandling a battery in and out of a kayak and paddling it around, I'd be taking a serious look at lithium. Big bucks but a heck of a lot lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 The bigger and heavier the battery, the longer the charge will last. The 800 number in red on the left gives you an indication of the charge that the battery can hold. It is usually proportional to the size and weight of battery.I have had better luck with Walmart and Costco batteries than I have had with Canadian Tire batteries.Recharge the battery as soon as possible after use and keep the fluids topped up (preferably with distilled water). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 The bigger and heavier the battery, the longer the charge will last. The 800 number in red on the left gives you an indication of the charge that the battery can hold. It is usually proportional to the size and weight of battery. I have had better luck with Walmart and Costco batteries than I have had with Canadian Tire batteries. Recharge the battery as soon as possible after use and keep the fluids topped up (preferably with distilled water). Thanks. How do you top the fluids up in a battery? (The one we have now may perform significantly better if I try this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Remove the caps (rectangler ones on top of the battery in your link) and pour distilled water in.The plates should be completely covered with water. I usually fill to the bottom of the cylinder at the bottom of the cap (you should be able to see what I mean once the cap is off). There will be six different cells to check. I don't have to fill them very often.Some of the more expensive batteries are sealed won't have removable caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If I were manhandling a battery in and out of a kayak and paddling it around, I'd be taking a serious look at lithium. Big bucks but a heck of a lot lighter. YUP!!! All the power and 1/2 the weight. But 3X the $$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Remove the caps (rectangler ones on top of the battery in your link) and pour distilled water in. The plates should be completely covered with water. I usually fill to the bottom of the cylinder at the bottom of the cap (you should be able to see what I mean once the cap is off). There will be six different cells to check. I don't have to fill them very often. Some of the more expensive batteries are sealed won't have removable caps. Thanks. Going to give this a try first. Would be nice to save the $200 or so I'm looking to invest. I don't mind the weight too much. The 12' Frontier that I have once held me and 2 of my 200 lb buddies. Me and the missus wouldn't sink this thing if the battery were the size of the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Walmart Grp 24 on my nucanoe frontier 12. Should easily push you for 4 hours of moderate use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Walmart Grp 24 on my nucanoe frontier 12. Should easily push you for 4 hours of moderate use. Which one was that? Did a quick search on the walmart website and Grp 24 isn't yielding any results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) I may have what your looking for J. I don't require it any longer. Will pm you later on today with pics. It weighs 25 pounds. AGM. Edited April 6, 2016 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Walmart battery? Smallest one in the everstart wet cell category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 YUP!!! All the power and 1/2 the weight. But 3X the $$$$. I wish I had the cash for lithium. I run a 36V system and I can replace 3 12V batteries at about 60lbs+ each with ONE 36V lithium at 38lbs. All for the low low price of $2400USD woo-hoo!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Walmart battery? Smallest one in the everstart wet cell category. Perfect. Thanks. I just had a look at these. The price is right which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a paddle? why not just paddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a paddle? why not just paddle Paddling is great for like 10 mins, then it gets really old, really quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a paddle? why not just paddle Leaves your hands free to fish. That's one of the reasons I want to pick up one of the Hobie Pro Angler Mirage Drive kayaks. No trolling motor needed when you can use foot power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 For $200 you can easily get a group 27 size deep cycle battery. I would also not recommend the CT batteries. I have had bad luck with them as well. The ones I'm using right now are magna charge and going on the 4th season no problem, and I troll steady almost all the time on my electric. Same batteries as costco. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Paddling is great for like 10 mins, then it gets really old, really quick Leaves your hands free to fish. That's one of the reasons I want to pick up one of the Hobie Pro Angler Mirage Drive kayaks. No trolling motor needed when you can use foot power. What they said. The last straw was when we were about 10km away from the launch on Rice Lake last year. The motor died so we started paddling. She was a trooper but about 30 minutes in called it quits. So I paddled while she trolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 The marine mechanic on my cottage road said Canadian Tire batteries are usually toast after 2 years. He recommended a Crown deep cycle. Yeah, kayaks are made for paddle'n though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Well first mistake was getting 10k from the launch on rice in a kayak LOL I don't go that far in my boat from the launch. If I need to go that far, I pull the boat and launch somewhere else.....closer to where I want to fish. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Launching the boat is expensive. Hence why I got a kayak. Hence why I'm looking for the best deal on a battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Launching the boat is actually free....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Oh....... The marina we went to on Rice screwed us then. Was $10 to toss the kayak off their dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 The marine mechanic on my cottage road said Canadian Tire batteries are usually toast after 2 years. He recommended a Crown deep cycle. Yeah, kayaks are made for paddle'n though Vote #2 for Crown batteryHad a Crown battery for 7 years on a 36lb Minnkota motor, they are great. Maintain it properly and it will last a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) We use crown AGM,s at work. Good batteries. Heres what both Terry and I are using. 25lbs and holds a good charge. Also can hook up your finder too. I just dont need it as I cant be lugging the wieght around anymore on the toon. Not that cheap and not really that expensive compared to other AGM,s. Edited April 6, 2016 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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