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11-20-2017, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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help choosing new fish finder battery
Any know of a good rechargeable fish finder battery?
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11-20-2017, 02:52 PM | #2 |
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11-20-2017, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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Top of the line are LiPo batteries. Light weight and hold up to a lot of recharge cycle and handle being completely drained well. Will set you back about 120$ for a 10 amp though.
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11-20-2017, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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I’m pretty happy with the ones they sell at Oex. They also rig up a pelican case for it
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11-20-2017, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Yes, if your serious about kayak fishing invest in a Lifep04.
https://www.bioennopower.com/collect...abs-blf-1212as
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11-20-2017, 04:01 PM | #6 |
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My budget would in the 100 to 130 range.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nocqu...it/2313513.uts I was looking in buying this one, but not sure. |
11-20-2017, 04:27 PM | #7 |
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Lithium Ion is good, light weight, compact, powerful. I have successfully used lithium ion for several years. The downside of lithium ion is it's chemistry, saltwater and lithium ion do not play well together. In the event of an accident with a lithium ion battery...the results may not be good, especially on a plastic kayak..on the ocean. This is where the lifep04 shines, the battery chemistry is much more stable. In the event of accidental submersion there is no chance for an accidental explosion as you might get with lithium ion. Down side of Lifep04 is it's a little bit bigger, little bit heavier...other than that not too many drawbacks, as compared to lithium ion.
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11-20-2017, 04:52 PM | #8 | |
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11-20-2017, 10:16 PM | #9 |
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I purchased a LiFePO4 battery and charger at Frys. Paid about $150 so definitely cheaper to be patient and buy online. A Hook5 on full brightness in split screen gps map and sonar mode ran for more than 20 hours in my garage. I was getting about 5.5 hours with my 1 year old lead battery.
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11-21-2017, 07:43 AM | #10 |
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FF Battery
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this battery on a garmin 4 CV, I have never had the battery die on a 1 day trip before and using for 8 hours or more in. Using a drybox with it and works perfect. Doesn't have to be $100 to work well in my opinion, and you still have money to buy a backup if you are paranoid. Good Luck. |
11-21-2017, 07:47 AM | #11 |
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SLA (sealed lead acid) are the budget option for our setups. Heavy, shorter life span, and heavy all make for a less-than-ideal option.
If you have the $$, get either a Lithium Ion and a good sealed case, or LiPo battery and call it a day. |
11-21-2017, 08:53 AM | #12 |
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IMO it all depends on what your needs are(budget too)
I have 3 9ah lead batteries that I bought for under $50. No waterproof case and ZERO issues. Would I like a slightly lighter battery? Sure... but there is no way I am spending over $2-300 on batteries. I need at least two to use when I go camping.
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11-21-2017, 11:17 AM | #13 |
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Hobie is now selling the
Nocqua 10Ah Pro Power Kit
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