You’re probably familiar with the standard 12V marine battery. Perhaps you’ve even used this type of battery to power your trolling motor, your lights, or other electrical systems on your boat. But is the 12V battery your only option? Is there a larger battery, a 24V battery, that could be used to power more systems…
If you know anything about electricity, then you probably know that circuit breakers are an essential safety component to any electrical system. But what about electrical systems generated by batteries? Specifically, do you need a circuit breaker for the marine battery on your boat? How do circuit breakers work with marine batteries, and how do…
Your sump pump can be a lifesaver in the event of a flooded basement. But what if the storm that causes the flooding also knocks out your power? Sump pumps are generally hooked into your home’s electrical system. That means even a momentary power outage during a storm can lead to some serious water damage…
You might have heard that a battery is a battery, no matter what type of battery it is. While, yes, every battery is simply a power source, not all batteries are the same. Certain batteries have specific functions. For instance, there are cranking batteries for starting engines and deep cycle batteries for operating electric motors…
If you’re using any form of the outboard engine on your boat, you’re going to rely on electrical power from your batteries to move in the water. There’s nothing worse than trying to start your boat, only to see that your marine battery is dead. Whether you’ve left your boat sitting all winter or haven’t…
So, your golf cart battery just died. Maybe you have an extra marine battery lying around your house and you’re wondering if you can use it in your golf cart. Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a brand new marine battery for your golf cart, thinking it may be a higher quality battery that will…
You are either reading this article out of curiosity or you’re worried that your marine battery has exploded. Let’s hope it’s for the first reason! Hydrogen + Oxygen + Heat = Kaboom! A marine battery can explode because of improper charging, poor maintenance, or a battery failure. Let’s go through what would cause a marine…
With the cool chill of winter approaching, you have decided to suspend the use of your boat. Or maybe you are taking a vacation and will be away for a while. But what do you do about your marine battery? How can you keep it charged until the warm breezes of spring blow in, or…
Owning a RIB boat is one of the most fun experiences you can have. Compared to a regular inflatable dinghy, a RIB boat is safer and faster, especially in waves. However, if you’ve never owned a RIB boat before, you may be wondering how to drive and operate it. Luckily, driving a RIB boat is…
Whether you’re a fishing enthusiast or professional who enjoys having the latest tech features, you’ve probably heard of the Minn Kota i-Pilot system. Most of the advanced Minn Kota trolling motors include the i-Pilot system, allowing you to navigate your motor remotely through the use of a GPS. Most people already know how the i-Pilot…
It’s important to check your marine battery before taking off and after it’s been sitting for a couple of weeks or months. One in ten calls for help happens because of a dead battery or other electrical problem. The voltage your marine battery should read when fully charged depends on the size of your motorboat’s…
So you decided to go camping. The only problem is that there is no electricity available. However, you have a marine battery sitting in your boat, which you can use as a power source. Is this possible? Can you use a marine battery for camping? If so, how would you charge it, and can you…
If you rely on your boat batteries, the last thing you want is to leave them on the charger all night, only to find they didn’t charge. This could lead to you being unable to start your boat in the morning or, worse, getting stranded out on the water. If your battery dies unexpectedly or…
It’s important to have a basic idea of how long your marine battery will last on a single charge, especially when it’s powering your trolling motor. If your battery dies unexpectedly, you could find yourself stranded out on the water. But is there any way of knowing how long your battery may last? How long…
If you’re an angler or avid boat enthusiast, the most important tool you’re using is arguably the trolling motor. Unfortunately, it takes the most abuse. That’s because it gets abused by the weather, used for hours on end, and gets bumped against rocks, stumps, and docks. Even if you have a premium trolling motor, you’ll…
When you head out on the water, you want to have confidence that your onboard batteries won’t fail you. For this reason, you’re probably using some type of marine battery for all of your boating needs. But how much water exposure can a marine battery take? If you were to drop it into the water,…
You have had a wonderful day on the water, reeling in a tub full of fish. You load the tub in your car, take a seat behind the wheel, turn the key and then…nothing! Your car battery is dead, and you are stuck. But wait, you have an idea. Why not try to jump start…
If your boat has been sitting in the garage all winter, chances are it’s going to have some trouble starting up once boating season comes around again. So, if your starting battery is dead, what are you supposed to do? Can you jump-start a marine battery? And if so, how? Can you use a car…
Have you ever wondered just how much power is sitting inside a fully charged deep cycle battery? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s powerful enough to run all of your boat’s electronics, a TV, or even an electric scooter. Or maybe you’re just curious about how to determine the battery’s energy density. Either way, keep reading!…
So, you get back from a great day on the water and hook up your marine battery charger. But the next morning, you find that the battery hasn’t charged at all. You may suspect a bad battery at first, but the battery appears to be fine upon closer inspection. Instead of a bad battery, you…