lithium batteries?

[Buck456]

You guys using the minn Kota PC, how many amps per bank are you using on your lithium batteries?

My 460 pc outputs 15 amps per bank. I have 3 banks set to AGM for my Battle Born's , and my 4th bank set to lead acid for my cranking battery.

[Buck456]

Ive got 4 Exide AGMs from Academy...they were $179 each...2 running Fortex 24v TM, one for starting & transom 360 imaging unit, one strictly for electronics (2 1199's and 2 Helix)...out of the 4 purchased 5 years ago, 2 went bad before 2 yr warranty, 2 after, all 4 had then been replaced within 3 years...now one of the TM batteries is dead again 2 years later...they seem to only last 2-3 years...I am in the market again..they now have an upgraded one that is $229 w/2 yr wrnty...I am also running 2 separate MK 230 pc's...one was removed from sold boat that was almost new, thats why we bought the 2nd.....what would it cost for one large 24v or two 12v and would it work with those chargers?

I sent you a pm.

[mr.coon]

i dont see the point of lithium marine batteries for guys that dont make their living on the water.

my solar panel style 100ah trolling batteries are on year six and cost less than $200 a pop and are maintenance free. i never had anything last more 3 years before.

[kry29]

i dont see the point of lithium marine batteries for guys that dont make their living on the water.

my solar panel style 100ah trolling batteries are on year six and cost less than $200 a pop and are maintenance free. i never had anything last more 3 years before.

Well, tell us the brand and stuff

[mr.coon]

Well, tell us the brand and stuff

mine are power patrol. i think interstate bought them out.

[dean c]

Running lithium for everything on my big boat...4 Relion RB80AH charged with a reprogrammed dual pro. They have been flawless, and you can't run the damn things down...at least not in two days of fishing in a power hog Ranger. Do they make sense financially for anyone...well hell no...but they are awesome, and of you have the coin..what the hell.

[Buck456]

Running lithium for everything on my big boat...4 Relion RB80AH charged with a reprogrammed dual pro. They have been flawless, and you can't run the damn things down...at least not in two days of fishing in a power hog Ranger. Do they make sense financially for anyone...well hell no...but they are awesome, and of you have the coin..what the hell.

That's the way I see it.

[linesider 159]

I run lithiums and realize that cost savings can't be justified. If you trailered 5000 miles a year, and got am extra 1 mpg, you would save 120 bucks a year on gas. Peanuts in comparison.

I've been happy with both of my 36 volt lithium pro batteries, although I did notice one bulging and called them last week. 1 month out of warranty and they can't do anything about it (4 year warranty)

[chad202]

That’s the down side if something like that happens. I’m not rich by any stretch but the ability to change my setup with battery location while adding a battery and still be lighter is justification for me.

[kry29]

That’s the down side if something like that happens. I’m not rich by any stretch but the ability to change my setup with battery location while adding a battery and still be lighter is justification for me.

Agree. Now that they've finally been out a while we will start seeing the real longevity of them. Not that I think they will all fail but there won't be many people wanting to risk 1k or more for a battery that will fail in the same time as a $300 battery.

[basser38]

Im running lithium pro 36v batteries for my troller and a 100ah hp relion starter .. the trolling batteries work great.. im having trouble firing my merc below 30 deg..

[John Jackson]

Im running lithium pro 36v batteries for my troller and a 100ah hp relion starter .. the trolling batteries work great.. im having trouble firing my merc below 30 deg..

I run the same setup and have the same problem below 30*. Hasn't failed yet but still concerning.

[basser38]

Ive had them fail me 4 days in a row of 28 deg weather..once the sun comes up and warms things up a bit the motor fires right up and no problems after that. I need to call relion this week.

[K-DAWG]

I am wondering the same thing as one of the earlier posters was wondering. Will a single 24 volt battery run a trolling motor for 8 hrs? I run a older Allison and I have it weighed down big time with 31 series batteries, power poles, chargers and a ton of tackle/rods. If I could get rid of three 70# batteries and replace them with two 35# batteries. I would make it happen! I could shed 140 pounds. I bet that would be good for several more miles per hour for me. So, does any one know if a single 24 volt Lithium will run a troller for 8 hrs?

[linesider 159]

I am wondering the same thing as one of the earlier posters was wondering. Will a single 24 volt battery run a trolling motor for 8 hrs? I run a older Allison and I have it weighed down big time with 31 series batteries, power poles, chargers and a ton of tackle/rods. If I could get rid of three 70# batteries and replace them with two 35# batteries. I would make it happen! I could shed 140 pounds. I bet that would be good for several more miles per hour for me. So, does any one know if a single 24 volt Lithium will run a troller for 8 hrs?

I can use a single 36 volt 40AH all day. I do have a charge on the fly charger that comes off the motor so I'm sure that helps. I rarely end up bringing my 2nd lithium so it just sits in my garage

[proptwister]

I can use a single 36 volt 40AH all day. I do have a charge on the fly charger that comes off the motor so I'm sure that helps. I rarely end up bringing my 2nd lithium so it just sits in my garage

I am the same way. I have a 2nd one on order but I have fished all day on a single 40 AH and never had it drop below 39 volts. I use the Stealth Charger too, and no doubt that helps, but no problem making the day.

[chad202]

I run a 24V 75FW motorguide. Just finished fishing a week at Toledo Bend. I run two 50AH 12 volt batteries. They weigh 15lbs a piece. They performed flawlessly. Fished on speed 1-3 depending on wind. That's fishing 8-10 hours. Very good decision for me going with such small lithium batteries.