Quote Originally Posted by SilverFox579 View Post
The best battery choices are listed in the top chart of the very first post to this topic. Next best, non-AGM choices are listed in the second chart. JMHO, and I'm not running multiple graphs, pumps, livewells, power poles, etc., but refuse to use anything but the biggest AGM with highest CCA and RC in my boat (Northstar 31AGM). Pay once, cry once, enjoy peace of mind for years. YMMV.
I would agree and that is what I am looking at getting but I want to make sure the biggest fulfills my needs. Actually I was looking at the X2 AGM 31 from Batteries Plus. It clearly has enough CCA for the Optimax Pro XS but how long can I expect the X2 to last by running 3 12" HDS Lives and the Active Target plus ancillary items (live wells, etc)? The X2 shows 220 RC and 100AMPS but is that big enough for a full day of fishing? I guess what I am asking is for some rough back of napkin caclulations on expectations or if mine are correct.

So with 220 RC or 100AMPS with the X2 how long with it last. I have heard to use 2amps on the 12" lives, 1.5amps on the AT, how much for miscellaneous? Assuming the worst at 10amps that is 10hrs or run time (if I run them all the time?

12" HDS live pulls how much? 2-3amps?
Live Target is 1.5amps
Miscellaneous - not sure here?