7" + fish finders and batteries? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 10-22-2014, 10:53 PM

just wondering who here is running a huge screened fish finder or something that pulls a lot of power and what you've done to power it.

I don't have anything specific in mind but I got to thinking and was looking at motorcycle batteries and a solar charger.

crazywakeboarder · 10-22-2014, 11:31 PM

I have an HDI 7 and use a 12AH sealed lead acid battery, I've run it for 9.5 hours before with no problems

Are you planning a multi day trip? Just curious why you're considering a solar charger. If you go that route please let me know how it goes. I want to wire a solar panel for a sail to Catalina next summer

Siebler · 10-23-2014, 01:47 AM

Just got my Raymarine A98 today and was thumbing through install manual. Even at full screen brightness this unit draws only 6.5w so a standard 12v 9ah battery will run this unit for plenty of time and it is huge, fully featured and touch screen. With that said I se most these larger units being more power friendly than small units of days past. Technology has definitely caught up in the sonar world.

FlyFishinYakr · 10-23-2014, 05:32 AM

I got a great deal on a new HDS-8 and plan on an OEX (of course) 12v battery system for a new Kayak (was planning on a new Outback but with the rectangular hatch/bucket not an option, need to rethink a Kayak that will store my Fly Cases)! Just a little overkill just like the 12v for my '12 Outback for my elite-5x DSI. I have a HOBIE bait tank and as you know it has it's own 6v battery so no issues there.
After reading the owner's manual I don't plan on any problems with it. I have a couple solar generators (Sunpower solar panel & Goal Zero Yeti 150) and panel and plan on buying an extra 12v battery for multi-day trips where there is no external power available.
Just my .02
FFY.

tamddo714 · 10-23-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

I got a great deal on a new HDS-8 and plan on an OEX (of course) 12v battery system for a new Kayak (was planning on a new Outback but with the rectangular hatch/bucket not an option, need to rethink a Kayak that will store my Fly Cases)! Just a little overkill just like the 12v for my '12 Outback for my elite-5x DSI. I have a HOBIE bait tank and as you know it has it's own 6v battery so no issues there.
After reading the owner's manual I don't plan on any problems with it. I have a couple solar generators (Sunpower solar panel & Goal Zero Yeti 150) and panel and plan on buying an extra 12v battery for multi-day trips where there is no external power available.
Just my .02
FFY.

you can always convert to the square hatch if you didn't know. get the outback!!!!

MissileTM · 10-23-2014, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamddo714

you can always convert to the square hatch if you didn't know. get the outback!!!!

tamddo714---The hatch fits but the bucket does not without modification to the bucket itself.

rossman · 10-23-2014, 06:14 AM

I got this guy a few months ago.
http://www.bioennopower.com/collecti...ifepo4-battery

A bit pricey but unbelievable performance. I have no idea how long it stays charged under load but I have fished for 10 hours and the voltage moved from 13.3 V to 13.0 v. using my Elite 5 DSI. 1/3 the weight of normal battery. I believe I could fish 2 days without a charge.

Lipripper92592 · 10-23-2014, 11:19 AM

17.6 Amp hour LIPO for $131.00.
http://www.all-battery.com/Li-Ion186...PCB-31194.aspx

Hoping to get one pretty soon and ditch my lead acid. I've had good luck with LIPO's, I have run 8 amp hour packs with no problems, love that they charge up in two hours, but swapping on the water sucks. This 17.6 Amp hour beast will last all day. I plan on running two packs, one for the FF the other for the livewell. I'll put a variable volt switch on one feed to the livewell depending on how much is in there.

10-22-2014, 10:53 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	7" + fish finders and batteries? just wondering who here is running a huge screened fish finder or something that pulls a lot of power and what you've done to power it. I don't have anything specific in mind but I got to thinking and was looking at motorcycle batteries and a solar charger. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-23-2014, 01:47 AM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Just got my Raymarine A98 today and was thumbing through install manual. Even at full screen brightness this unit draws only 6.5w so a standard 12v 9ah battery will run this unit for plenty of time and it is huge, fully featured and touch screen. With that said I se most these larger units being more power friendly than small units of days past. Technology has definitely caught up in the sonar world. __________________ CJ Siebler

10-23-2014, 06:14 AM	#7
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I got this guy a few months ago. http://www.bioennopower.com/collecti...ifepo4-battery A bit pricey but unbelievable performance. I have no idea how long it stays charged under load but I have fished for 10 hours and the voltage moved from 13.3 V to 13.0 v. using my Elite 5 DSI. 1/3 the weight of normal battery. I believe I could fish 2 days without a charge. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

10-22-2014, 11:31 PM	#2
crazywakeboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: yorba linda Posts: 120	I have an HDI 7 and use a 12AH sealed lead acid battery, I've run it for 9.5 hours before with no problems Are you planning a multi day trip? Just curious why you're considering a solar charger. If you go that route please let me know how it goes. I want to wire a solar panel for a sail to Catalina next summer

10-23-2014, 05:32 AM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	I got a great deal on a new HDS-8 and plan on an OEX (of course) 12v battery system for a new Kayak (was planning on a new Outback but with the rectangular hatch/bucket not an option, need to rethink a Kayak that will store my Fly Cases)! Just a little overkill just like the 12v for my '12 Outback for my elite-5x DSI. I have a HOBIE bait tank and as you know it has it's own 6v battery so no issues there. After reading the owner's manual I don't plan on any problems with it. I have a couple solar generators (Sunpower solar panel & Goal Zero Yeti 150) and panel and plan on buying an extra 12v battery for multi-day trips where there is no external power available. Just my .02 FFY.

10-23-2014, 11:19 AM	#8
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	17.6 Amp hour LIPO for $131.00. http://www.all-battery.com/Li-Ion186...PCB-31194.aspx Hoping to get one pretty soon and ditch my lead acid. I've had good luck with LIPO's, I have run 8 amp hour packs with no problems, love that they charge up in two hours, but swapping on the water sucks. This 17.6 Amp hour beast will last all day. I plan on running two packs, one for the FF the other for the livewell. I'll put a variable volt switch on one feed to the livewell depending on how much is in there.