Fishfinder Power - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 03-12-2009, 02:43 PM

I just got a Eagle Cuda 300 fishfinder. If this is the only thing I am going to power, do I need a 12v motorcycle type battery or will a rechargeable harness of AA's work?
Thanks

Siebler · 03-12-2009, 04:10 PM

AA's will work. I prefer something more like this http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...p-kayak/Detail

It will last multiple trips and only weighs about 7lbs

mg2969 · 03-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Probably will work
Ran my 242 and 245 (separately of course) off 8 - AAs
1 battery = 1 oz
holder = 0.6 oz

Total weight 8.6oz or slightly over a half a pound.
I've ran em over 8 hrs on a single charge

8 packs works fine (@ radio shack) also tie in a 9v connector since thats whats on the pack

10 packs are better but a little bit more difficult to find

Make sure you get high quality batteries
Probably NiMH rated for 2500 mAh

I particularly like Lenmar from Fry's

Heres the norcalkayak 10 - AA setup.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?page=19

The voltage required is not strictly 12V, it is 9-19V
For the 1st hour I'm up @ 11V then levels off @ 10.8
Rechargeable AA are "rated" (key word) for 1.2, but quality ones normally
do more but just aren't guaranteed to do so.

That give you at least 9.6

just my 2 cents
Mike G

467echo · 03-12-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siebler

AA's will work. I prefer something more like this http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...p-kayak/Detail

It will last multiple trips and only weighs about 7lbs

I agree with CJ, I use one of those and dont have to worry about it until the 6th trip or so. And for 20 buckaroos its close to what all those AA's, container, and wp plug will run you. Have fun with the new FF!

mg2969 · 03-12-2009, 07:05 PM

If you had no use for AAs and were starting from scratch, the 12v brick would probably be the way to go. (if you don't mind the additional weight, although in the whole scheme of things its really not that much) .

Already having lots of AAs for various gadgets and stuff and a charger my additional out put was $4 plus a wife's old tuperware.
$2 for the 8 pack holder
$2 for a pack of 5 - 9v connectors

I actually bought a 12v battery from OEX, and a charger too, but I still prefer the AA solution, I guess its all a matter of personal preference.

03-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Fishfinder Power I just got a Eagle Cuda 300 fishfinder. If this is the only thing I am going to power, do I need a 12v motorcycle type battery or will a rechargeable harness of AA's work? Thanks

03-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	AA's will work. I prefer something more like this http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...p-kayak/Detail It will last multiple trips and only weighs about 7lbs __________________ CJ Siebler

03-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Probably will work Ran my 242 and 245 (separately of course) off 8 - AAs 1 battery = 1 oz holder = 0.6 oz Total weight 8.6oz or slightly over a half a pound. I've ran em over 8 hrs on a single charge 8 packs works fine (@ radio shack) also tie in a 9v connector since thats whats on the pack 10 packs are better but a little bit more difficult to find Make sure you get high quality batteries Probably NiMH rated for 2500 mAh I particularly like Lenmar from Fry's Heres the norcalkayak 10 - AA setup. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?page=19 The voltage required is not strictly 12V, it is 9-19V For the 1st hour I'm up @ 11V then levels off @ 10.8 Rechargeable AA are "rated" (key word) for 1.2, but quality ones normally do more but just aren't guaranteed to do so. That give you at least 9.6 just my 2 cents Mike G __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

03-12-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	If you had no use for AAs and were starting from scratch, the 12v brick would probably be the way to go. (if you don't mind the additional weight, although in the whole scheme of things its really not that much) . Already having lots of AAs for various gadgets and stuff and a charger my additional out put was $4 plus a wife's old tuperware. $2 for the 8 pack holder $2 for a pack of 5 - 9v connectors I actually bought a 12v battery from OEX, and a charger too, but I still prefer the AA solution, I guess its all a matter of personal preference. __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands