Fish Finder Battery

[BishopTrouter]

I recently purchased a Humminbird PirahnaMax 215 with the intentions of installing it on my Tarpon 100 but I am not sure whats the best way to power it...

I was looking at Cabela's 12v battery (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0036388018049a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCHFEAT_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=battery&sort=all&Go.y=0&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1)

but after reading some of the reviews on there i found that a few people were complaining about the charger it comes with and its tendency for it to "overcharge the battery". Does anyone have any input they could give me about this item? The price and the fact that it comes with its own charger makes it appealing to me.

[cappo]

Check out Hook 1 kayak gear, they have stuff specifically for kayaking.
I cant find the battery/charger combo. But it was a good deal. Perhaps look around the site.

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=40

[ElementX]

I have the Cabelas 12v battery you mentioned. If you're worried about the charger, get a different charger. I would suggest the Battery Tender Jr. It costs about $25 and is a 4 phase automatic charger. Works on all 12v and keeps them topped off without overcharging.

[BishopTrouter]

I have the Cabelas 12v battery you mentioned. If you're worried about the charger, get a different charger. I would suggest the Battery Tender Jr. It costs about $25 and is a 4 phase automatic charger. Works on all 12v and keeps them topped off without overcharging.

Some of the reviews mentioned getting one of those.. what stores carry them?

[Nessie Hunter]

Some of the reviews mentioned getting one of those.. what stores carry them?

Cabelas : $29.99
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0005944520320a.shtml

Might look around some RC Hobby stores also.. They carry the small 12V batteries and all kinds of chargers for them.. Hands on Brick & motor Hobby Stores, Might save a few $$ also....




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[Socal Bassman]

I bought my battery charger from a hobby store in Montclair. Hobby Masters, I think is the name of the store.

[calico killer kevin]

I bought the Cabelas 12v and charger for my PiranhaMax 220 and I have no complaints. It works perfectly and I have not had any issues with "overcharging". The battery is great because it's small and sealed and fits perfectly in a ziploc container.

[mg2969]

8 - AAs
1-8 pack holder
1 -9 volt connector

Your own AA charger

[Goofy4fish]

I picked up a "Battery Maintainer" (trickle charger) at Target in the auto section for $19.99.

Then I went to Home Depot for an "Emergency Light" battery (in the outdoor lighting section) About $35.00. I got the 4.5 amp hour, 12 volt battery & it fits nicely in the back pocket of my Nav 4.

I take about 5-6 4 hour trips before I have to charge it for about 2 days. Cheap enough & handy to get.

[BishopTrouter]

I bought the Cabelas 12v and charger for my PiranhaMax 220 and I have no complaints. It works perfectly and I have not had any issues with "overcharging". The battery is great because it's small and sealed and fits perfectly in a ziploc container.

Well how long on average do u allow it to charge for? B/c i like cabelas prices for the combo of the two so I might just go with it!