Question about trolling motor battery

[FishinElectrician]

I was wondering what what some of your opinions on the best battery for a Minn Kota Endura 34 trolling motor. The manual recommends an 105 amp/hour battery, so I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on what brand I should go with.

Another thing i was wondering is if there are any light weight batteries in that category. I need it for my solo Bass Hunter, and the capacity for the little boat is 325lbs. I weigh 230, plus my supplies, so I dont think I can have a very heavy battery...

I would be very grateful for any info given, thanks!!!

[LunkerLover]

I have a transom-mount Endura 55 ... I've had a WalMart Everstart MAXX Marine Deep Cycle Trolling Battery for around 3 years and this LOVELY $65 battery has pushed around the likes of DVL/Skinner/NPH/Castaic non-stop for entire camping trips on a single charge. BEST value for yer buck!

[DockRat]

Have you tried Jenny yet ? :ROFL:
I'm 235 LOL.
DR

[muskyman]

I would go with the Odyssey model # 34m-PC1500 , they weigh 49.5lbs and last a long time, both in everyday use and lifetime. I have one that is still working fine, I got it in 1999. They are expensive, but worth every penny. 1050 MCA's and 135 min reserve time. 880 CCA.

[xjdesertfox]

I would go with the Odyssey model # 34m-PC1500 , they weigh 49.5lbs and last a long time, both in everyday use and lifetime. I have one that is still working fine, I got it in 1999. They are expensive, but worth every penny. 1050 MCA's and 135 min reserve time. 880 CCA.


What he said^! Odyssey batteries are the ****! You dont know batteries until youve used an odyssey, I had a pair that was 10years old + in my jeep that i used to run my winches(3 of them).

Whatever you do, stay away from the new optima's, theyre not made like they used to be.

[FishinElectrician]

Have you tried Jenny yet ? :ROFL:
I'm 235 LOL.
DRThats messed up, man!!! Im sensitive about my weight, bro!:Embarrassed:

[FishinElectrician]

Thanks for the replies fellas! But I just went to Wally World and bought an Everstart 105 amp/hour battery for 75 bucks.

The only thing is, I tested the battery once I got home with one of those $20 Minn Kota battery meters, and it reads only 2/3 charged. Is that a problem??? Should i rely on the readings from this battery meter?

Also, what do you guys think of the Minn Kota MK110P portable chargers???

[LunkerLover]

Yeah...that new battery is going to lose some of its charge from the factory..... Throw that thing on the charger on deep cycle mode..... Store it at 100%

[Trout-Tuna-For.Me]

I would also have a battery tender hooked up to the battery after being fully charged, especially if it's not used weekly. You can get a real inexpensive one at Harbor Freight for about $5. I've used these for years on my ski boat, Harley, and another deep cycle battery I use to power an electric trolling motor. Using a battery tender and keeping a battery fully charged will almost double the life of a 12V battery.
TTFM

[GdHkSet1]

Blue fan,
Take that battery back to Wally world and get a fresh one from the rack or in the back. Look for Year/Month stamp on the battery get the newest. Bring your battery tester with you too to test them on site or get your mulla$ back. Good luck