So you just bought yourself a new trolling motor and you’re anxious to get out there and test it on the water. But before you can do that, you need to decide on a battery to power that trolling motor. You may have heard about some of the different types of batteries available: lithium, AGM, …
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Picture this: You’re out in the middle of a lake, enjoying a day of fishing or relaxing in the sun. Suddenly, your trolling motor dies. After a quick inspection, you determine that the motor itself is fine, but the battery is dead. It’s not uncommon for trolling motor batteries to lose their charge before the …
Losing power to your trolling motor can be confusing and even frightening. Say you’re out in the middle of a large lake or several miles off-shore in the ocean, enjoying a day of fishing or exploring, when suddenly, your motor dies. Even if you have a spare set of oars on board, you may be …
Are you interested in charging cranking batteries? Since these batteries are different from some of the other batteries that someone might use on a boat, it’s important to learn about them so they can be charged correctly. No matter what your questions are about charging a cranking battery, we will answer them in this article. …
In many situations, you can charge your trolling motor batteries while the boat is moving. However, there’s usually more to the process than just hooking up the batteries and setting things in motion. You will need to make sure that the setup is correct and optimized for both using the battery and charging it. Here’s …
Have you been wondering whether a 24-volt trolling motor can run on 12-volt batteries? Then this is the place for you. However, the answer to this question is more complex than you might think. It can depend on the age of your 24-volt trolling motor, the amount of power you need to effectively and efficiently …
Are you wondering if it’s time to replace your boat battery? Have you had your boat battery for several years and you want to get the most out of it but you also don’t want to run out of power while you’re out on the water? Understanding how boat batteries work and what they are …
Is your trolling motor losing power? It may: Start out working well, then lose power slowly over your day of fishing. Stop working entirely. Seem like it has less power than it used to. All of these are problems that you can solve so you can get back out on the water with a fully-powered …
Are you wondering how long your trolling motor should last? Note that this can mean two things. You may be asking about the lifespan of your trolling motor. You may also want to know how long you can expect your battery to last before it runs out of juice. Both of these are common questions …
If you have a motorized boat, you’ve probably heard of marine battery group size. But what does group size mean? And why should you care? Have you ever been out on the lake, enjoying a day of fishing, and your battery dies? Having a battery with a bigger group size might have prevented the problem. …
Are you worried your inflatable boat can’t carry a trolling motor AND a battery? Do you want the strongest motor without sinking your boat? Or perhaps you’re wondering what happens if you go over your boat’s weight limits? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re taking a look at: How heavy trolling motors …