expiredniki4h | Staff posted Jul 14, 2024 09:19 PM
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expiredniki4h | Staff posted Jul 14, 2024 09:19 PM
Schumacher Ship ‘n Shore Onboard Marine Battery Charger (15A 12V 1-Bank, SC1470) $59.30 + Free Shipping
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Cheapest type of deep cycle is a lead acid, followed by an AGM, and then of course lithium. As you go up in tiers the price goes up, and the differences between the 3 can easily be found elsewhere with plenty of comparisons available.
For a simple setup like that I would go with a simple lead acid deep cycle battery, but you may want to spend more depending on your budget. The larger the battery of course, the more "go" you're going to get out of your trolling motor.
I replaced 3 deep cycle super heavy 12v with 3 lithium batteries with a whole lot more amp hours that are incredibly light. And due to space saving in the compartment bought a 4th. Because with all the slickdealin' I bought 4 fish finders.
Always stick to the deal man's creed though---never pay full price.
It does depend on your rig quite a bit, but with the only downside being price, lithium is the way to go except for starter batteries--and even those are available.
Avoid the rabbit hole of charging on the fly and just use an onboard charger or an onshore lithium battery charger--and buy enough amp hours to last a couple days at a time.
Basic lipo04 batteries will outperform optima in capacity, longevity, and cost while being 60-70% lighter and smaller.
Your best bet will likely be 1-2 lithium batteries (depending on the amperage draw of your motor). Basic lithium batteries come with a 100A BMS most of the time, but you need to check. Most trolling motors will draw well under 100a. But depending on how far you want to motor/how long you want to stay out a second battery might be a good idea.
Don't listen to all the nonsense about lithium fires. Lipo4 batteries are extremely safe and not prone to thermal runaway like other lithium chemistries.
A lead acid setup might be a bit cheaper (but not by much). It will be at 2-3 times as heavy, charge slower and have a much shorter lifespan when compared to lipo4 batteries.
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Haven't ever owned a Schumacher marine charger, but they do make quality battery testers and chargers otherwise, can't imagine this would be a disappointment.
Your best bet will likely be 1-2 lithium batteries (depending on the amperage draw of your motor). Basic lithium batteries come with a 100A BMS most of the time, but you need to check. Most trolling motors will draw well under 100a. But depending on how far you want to motor/how long you want to stay out a second battery might be a good idea.
Don't listen to all the nonsense about lithium fires. Lipo4 batteries are extremely safe and not prone to thermal runaway like other lithium chemistries.
A lead acid setup might be a bit cheaper (but not by much). It will be at 2-3 times as heavy, charge slower and have a much shorter lifespan when compared to lipo4 batteries.
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