What Battery are you guys using for the 40 lb thrust? If you are using a fish finder, are you attaching it to the same battery?
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I don't use a fish finder. You will have to have a decent size deep cell battery. Im sure a fish finder would work fine off of it too.
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I use a marine battery I bought at Walmart for 70 or 80. I don't use a fish finder. The battery has never run out on me after most of a day pushing a 14 foot rowboat
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I've got a 12volt everlast marine battery. Seemed a little big for my pontoon but it works just fine. Don't have a fish finder yet but depending on the size of boat your using I'm sure connecting it to the battery wouldn't hurt. That's what I plan on doing.
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Paul, I use an autocraft model #24dc-1 I got at Auto Zone. Iused an online discount and got it for about $50. I don't use a fish finder but I can't imagine one to be much of a current draw. I got the middle size battery and have had no problems at all. If you forsee a need for more power just get the next size up from this model.
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I use two 6volt golf cart batteries on my 24 ft. pontoon boat and can troll on speed 5 for 6 hrs. and a fish finder.
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If this is our only means of propulsion then any good deep cycle will do. Minkota recommends a minimum size for the battery and I would advise going t the next larger size. I always have a fishfinder [small]plugged in and find not much drain on the battery. The best tip i can give you is to not use top speed/power for any length of time. I find that 4th speed goes twice as long [even if not as fast] The 40 is a good little motor and It is my only means of propulsion [except for oars] and gets me where i want to go. my other comment is to only use the low setting with a charger not more than 2 amps max, this will usually charge fully overnite. If this is our only means of propulsion then any good deep cycle will do. Minkota recommends a minimum size for the battery and I would advise going t the next larger size. I always have a fishfinder [small]plugged in and find not much drain on the battery. The best tip i can give you is to not use top speed/power for any length of time. I find that 4th speed goes twice as long [even if not as fast] The 40 is a good little motor and It is my only means of propulsion [except for oars] and gets me where i want to go. my other comment is to only use the low setting with a charger not more than... » Read More If this is our only means of propulsion then any good deep cycle will do. Minkota recommends a minimum size for the battery and I would advise going t the next larger size. I always have a fishfinder [small]plugged in and find not much drain on the battery. The best tip i can give you is to not use top speed/power for any length of time. I find that 4th speed goes twice as long [even if not as fast] The 40 is a good little motor and It is my only means of propulsion [except for oars] and gets me where i want to go. my other comment is to only use the low setting with a charger not more than 2 amps max, this will usually charge fully overnite. « Show Less
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Paul ,I have a walmart marine battery and yes I do hook my fish finder to it ,I am not shure what size battery I bought I paid $90.00 for it
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Hi Paul, we're not useing a fish finder but the battery is a Marine Ever Start 24ms the selection number is 91 and marine cranking amps is 625, we got it from Wal-Mart.
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The power drive v2 68 lb thrust pontoon trolling motor is 24 volts I ran it last summer on 2 ever start maxx 114amp hour batteries on a 28 ft tritoon and was very pleased .
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call humminbird , they are very helpful . i have this battery and it has always worked great for me . i use it for my fish finder and emergency trolling motor backup . sorry about the caps my laptop is broke !
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If I remember right its 350 or 400 pounds I weight 230 and I have elect. trolling motor and battery with all that comes to about 330 lbs. plus all my fishing stuff it still rides high in the water but one thing battery goes in the back and trolling motor has to go in the front
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I have a 16' x60" aluminum Sea Ark with a 90hp e-tech. The Riptide 55 SP pulls it with ease. Awesome Motor. One battery lasts all day.
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I suggest a 40lb thrust. I use a Coleman air pump with no issues. Good trolling motor battery and charger are also important. As with any trolling motor, don't expect to troll all day or get an extra battery.
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A new wet cell 27 group battery last 10 hours under normal use at full charge. The AGM 27 group will out last most fishermen. I have a G3 1860 90 hp and it moves it very good at low to mid range. River and tide currents push it to the limit unless you go with the current. It is a great product for boats in the 2500 lb range.
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It takes a large 9volt battery use search for hummingbird fish finder battery
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it (the motor) is very light, but the battery that you will need is CRAZY heavy. If you put the battery in the center of the paddle boat (I remember my parents one had a space in back) it will be ok. Those batteries weigh about 50lbs. They are called deep cycle batteries and should be hooked up to a battery tender while not in use. Batteries Plus Lights helped me pick the right one and a matching tender. I use the motor on a small fishing boat only every other weekend and I have had no problem since I got the "tender". Nice lil motor, I'm very happy with it.
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I talked to the folks who make Fishmate - they recommended the 4000, which we purchased. Its 4200gph. I wish that I had gotten the 5000.
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I added a second battery, it is simple and adds needed security when out on your boat if one battery goes low, also I used old car battery cables from the salvage yard, much cheaper, just get your lengths measured first....
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This battery is best for a fish finder. I'd get a bigger one for an electric trolling motor.
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I have been in the Jon boat 12 ft with small cooler 2 guys and fishing gear and oars. We have fished canals for over 5 hours and have yet to run the battery down. It is a amazing little battery.
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No. I use one for a tractor battery over the winter, 2-3 months between starts. Go for it. Maybe the battery will still be some good when you're able to get the boat in the water. Better, much better to keep battery up than to let it discharge too low. That kills batteries' life span. Especially in the cold.
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Paul, it sounds like it would work, i.e., the numbers look good. Compare with the battery you took out, or better yet, contact the manufacturer of your fish-finder to see what they recommend.
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No it does not, BUT, I use a small 12 volt sealed lead cell battery, 20 amp hour, I bought at the local auto parts store. Its like 3x4x5 inches in size, easy to charge, runs the fish finder all day, uses standard small "spade" connectors, $30.
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It should be able to easily power this fishfinder. I don't know what you are currently using but this battery uses 3/16" female crimp spade connectors.