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    Lithium starting battery ?

    2018 250ss on a Phx 920. I am thinking of going to a lithium starting battery in order to increase my effective amp hours. Will lithiums work with my big motor?

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    Yes they will. I’ve been running the Ionic 125ah battery all season with zero issues. It charges the battery just fine and everything else.
    2018 Bass Cat Lynx w/Suzuki 250SS.

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    Good to know Booter I will possibly look into a lithium house battery and see how it goes

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    I've read where Suzuki does not recommend a lithium for a starting battery...???

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    From an earlier thread, I got the impression that lithium starting batteries weren't recommended because they wouldn't charge well from the alternator, so it was to protect the battery rather than the motor.

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    Reviving this thread, I have DF200SS and am really eager to try a lithium cranking battery. I already replaced my lead acid trolling motor batteries with great results.

    Booter, you haven't had any issues so far have you? I think the DF250SS and the DF200SS have very similar if not the same alternators.

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    Quote Originally Posted by th365thli View Post
    Reviving this thread, I have DF200SS and am really eager to try a lithium cranking battery. I already replaced my lead acid trolling motor batteries with great results.

    Booter, you haven't had any issues so far have you? I think the DF250SS and the DF200SS have very similar if not the same alternators.
    I haven't had any issues with my 125aH Ionic battery this year. I've fished a lot of tournaments and the alternator has had no issues with charging this battery nor did I have any starting issues what so ever. I'm considering getting the Power Pole charger and minimize the amount of times that I need to even charge my batteries and not worry about needing a jump as well.
    2018 Bass Cat Lynx w/Suzuki 250SS.