24v or 36v?

[Basshaker]

So buddy is buying ranger vs1882 and debating on trolling motor. Issue is battery space and boat is configured for 24v. He would like to go with a 36v but then he can only do group 24s. Plus breaker and charger upgrades, installation etc. Terrova 60" i-pilot link

Plans to fish big water at times and use tm to troll. Should he...

Stick with a 24v and put the biggest batteries in that fit thinking maybe 31s

Upgrade to 36v and put in group 24s.

Duracell batteries from Sam's or batteries plus... AGM?

I have had good success with duracells, thanks in advance for any opinions!

[Ed R]

Well, lithium batteries are an option, but not a cheap option. You can get three 50ah or 60ah batteries in there with room to spare. Check out the size and weight.

http://www.drew-tek.com/parts/produc...thium-battery/

https://ampedoutdoors.com/collection...series-capable

[Basshaker]

Well, lithium batteries are an option, but not a cheap option. You can get three 50ah or 60ah batteries in there with room to spare. Check out the size and weight.

http://www.drew-tek.com/parts/produc...thium-battery/

https://ampedoutdoors.com/collection...series-capable

Worth the discussion, didn't realize they are that much smaller. Cost might eliminate lithium.

Thanks for the reply Ed

[scotti509]

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[Jonestrollingmotor]

my opinion, for what it's worth, on that size boat stay with the 24V motor and go with a 29 or 31 series lead acid battery (same size battery, just different post configuration) for the trolling motor.
John

[Basshaker]

my opinion, for what it's worth, on that size boat stay with the 24V motor and go with a 29 or 31 series lead acid battery (same size battery, just different post configuration) for the trolling motor.
John

Thanks John pretty sure you know what your talking about :)

[lpugh]

So buddy is buying ranger vs1882 and debating on trolling motor. Issue is battery space and boat is configured for 24v. He would like to go with a 36v but then he can only do group 24s. Plus breaker and charger upgrades, installation etc. Terrova 60" i-pilot link

Plans to fish big water at times and use tm to troll. Should he...

Stick with a 24v and put the biggest batteries in that fit thinking maybe 31s

Upgrade to 36v and put in group 24s.

Duracell batteries from Sam's or batteries plus... AGM?

I have had good success with duracells, thanks in advance for any opinions!

In the end with 24 volts I think you will have to have a minimum of 125 AH batteries. still might not be enough depending on demand
I would add that I used a 19 ft lund fisherman for salmon fishing with a 24 volt Uterra and with 2 95ah batteries I could run it 8 hours at 3-4 setting without killing the batteries
If this is a new boat investment I would bite the bullet and go for 36 volt and 75 plus AH Lithium's batteries as they more compact
It would be a heart breaker to not get it right the first time and triple your final cost