Currently running the following electrics on my Skeeter and want to put on a separate battery and need recommendations:
1. Garmin GPSMAP 7610XSV and Livescope at bow.
2. Helix 12 G3N at bow with Mega 360.
3. Helix 12 G3N at console.
4. Solix 15 G1 at console.
You first need to add up the amperage draw all those units use together.
Gotta be at least close to 40 amps an hour if all are on constantly.
Lithium would be the way to go if you can afford it. At a minimum 100 AH.
There are some good charts on the web at different battery providers that will
estimate the battery size you need for the expected power draw.
Don't forget to investigate your charging situation for the battery you decide on.
Good Luck!
At a minimum, a very good Group 31 AGM battery. So, will this be a fifth battery in your boat? What is the plan for charging this battery?
Why the separate battery? Group 31 AGM done. The one from Batteries Plus is a beast.
Have the batteries plus battery and will be using a separate Minn Kota MK060 to charge the 5th battery. Wanted to isolate the electronics away from the cranking battery.
Batteries plus x2 31 agm.
Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089
Are you getting interference on your graphs from the trolling motor or motor?
I did talk to a skeeter rep today, he stated that they are now running dedicated
10 gauge wire directly to the batteries. Thus bypassing the buss bars.
HB Interference from any source is a pain, grounding is the key to getting rid of
most of it. Seen a lot of horror stories posted on BBC about interference. A quick
search should get a lot of hits. The best thing I have seen is a wiring package that
is isolated in it's own plastic sleeve's that is sold to run from bilge to nose and helm.
Pricey but it's the best isolated wire's I've seen.
Check this out!
Perfect for electronics and the only way to go!
https://www.precisionsonar.com/produ...wiring-harness
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