Going to 36 volt------Battery Size Question

[River-Bandit]

Hi guys, wanted to get some opinions on this before I jumped,

Have a 24 volt 80lb thrust trolling motor right now running two Interstate 31 AGM batteries , and do not have any issues with running out of juice

Wanting to swap to a 36 volt trolling motor with three group 24 AGM or lead acid batteries ---would this be enough ? was told the 36v draws less amps than a 24v so would three 24's have the same or more capacity as the two 31's ?
or would I need to go to Group 27 series ?

Thanks in advance
Bandit

[CatFan]

Three 24s will give you a little more capacity than the 2 31s, which will translate to a little longer run time IF you run with the same thrust. If you use the higher power of the 36V motor, you may go through the 3 24a faster than the 2 31s with the old motor.

[River-Bandit]

Three 24s will give you a little more capacity than the 2 31s, which will translate to a little longer run time IF you run with the same thrust. If you use the higher power of the 36V motor, you may go through the 3 24a faster than the 2 31s with the old motor.

Got ya,,, looks like if I go to 36v then I will go with 3ea group 27's and maybe remove the onboard charger to save so weight , thanks CatFan

[kmed2]

i'm using 3 interstate 29 series flooded batteries
cheaper than agm
never had a problem with running out of juice
i do find that i have more power fishing a 3 day tourney than when they sit on the charger after a couple days of inactivity

[d'Wayne]

I run 3 of the 27 Pro Guides, never had a problem fishing all day.

[bencherry121]

i'm using 3 interstate 29 series flooded batteries
cheaper than agm
never had a problem with running out of juice
i do find that i have more power fishing a 3 day tourney than when they sit on the charger after a couple days of inactivity

Same here

[STRETCH1]

I got 3 Sams Club Duracelll 31s Wet Cell (Deka) and never an issue with longevity even after running the Trolling motor on high for a good par of a tournament. At $94 each there is not much more you could want, AGMs would be much more expensive.

[k3fishing]

I also have 3 Duracell AGM batteries with no issues, but go to sams all the time and have never seen them for $94, I paid 169.00 or 179.00 each for mine. And like I said I have looked and looked and never seen them on sale.

[bwank1124]

I also have 3 Duracell AGM batteries with no issues, but go to sams all the time and have never seen them for $94, I paid 169.00 or 179.00 each for mine. And like I said I have looked and looked and never seen them on sale.

The wet cells are $94, stretch1 didn't get agms.