what skeeter owners think about Lithium batterys for trolling motor

[pajoe329]

Okay been a while and sure some of us skeeter owners have switched to lithium batterys for there trolling motor losing a lot of weight back there . So I have a 2021 fxr20 and thinking of getting new batterys for trolling motor and have in the past read that they lost performance in out of the hole and speed from weight change to Lithiums , any truth to this , don't know to go lithiums or stay with wet cell. thanks for any help

[SHM64]

2021 ZXR20. Just made the switch from one 31AGM and 3 lead 31s. Now running 4 Ionics. My hole shot is quicker. While I don't normally run wide open, I have a few times simply because of these BBC conversations about performance. I seem to be down 2+/- MPH. No ride or other performance changes that I can tell. While my previous lead batteries were 3 years old and performing well, the difference in the Ultrex power is very apparent... seems to jump a bit more. I'm not concerned about the loss of speed as I'm still a 70+ wide open boat.

[Keoweefishing]

I run a ZXR21 with 5 Ionic 125ah batteries. Hole shot is great. Top end is low 70's.

[weiglein4]

I run a 2022 FXR21 with 4 Lithiums and 1 AGM. I do not know how the boat performed with regular wet cells since I never had them in this boat. To me, the advantages of Lithium batteries far out weighs the possible negatives of not having them. Even if you do loose 1 or 2 MPH, you can run your trolling motor all weekend without a charge.

As far as top end speed, I too do not run wide open very often, but when I do I'm passing other folks so...

Good luck with your decision.

[pajoe329]

Thanks guys for all your imput , all sound good

[Verkeith]

2023 ZXR19 with 4 lithiums and 1 agm..didn't loose any speed as far as I can tell. I only lost a total 74 lbs after adding a lithium dedicated for electronics and 3 lithiums for trolling motor..still getting 69-70 mph

[78Staff]

Same as others, better holeshot, down a couple on top end. ZX fastest run stock config and pretty empty was 72mph, with my upgrades (5 screens, dual poles, lithiums, tackle store in the front, etc I can get her to 69 in perfect conditions but typically am running 66-67 as it's a nice easy driving speed without any fuss.

[pajoe329]

Okay guys verdict is out on my FXR 20 with 3 50/amp lithiums and 1--125 amp lithium boat getting out of hole quicker and running at normal speeds maybe quicker