I have a question about batteries - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE CALI HOOKUP! · 12-30-2009, 10:37 PM

I want to purchase to batterys for my big game kayak

I have a 245 ds fish easy fish finder , and I also need one for my 6 gallon bait tank made out of a pet container.

I basicly want to know what voltage and ampage do I need for my ffinder and bait tank. I plan on purchaseing them tommorow so I will appreciate some quick replies.

Gino · 12-30-2009, 11:44 PM

sorry i couldnt get back to ya Larry, but your bait tank should run fine on a 6 volt battery.

get yourself a 6 volt 12 amp hour battery.

your fihs finder should run on a 12 volt 8-12 amp hour

deepdvr · 12-31-2009, 05:39 AM

You can probably find both at Fry's if one is close to you. They should have a 6V 10A and a 12V 7A. Those will work great.

fishes · 12-31-2009, 07:33 AM

I've seen battery boxes but are there any DIY battery enclosures that will work for less $$$. And, is it a good idea to do what CALI is doing by having separate batteries for FF and bait tank?

I was planning on one but now I'm rethinking the approach...

dsafety · 12-31-2009, 07:34 AM

Here is a dumb question for someone who knows something about electricity. I know that you should not do it but what would happen if you charged a 6V battery at the 12V setting or vice versa?

Bob

12-30-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
THE CALI HOOKUP! Junior Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	I have a question about batteries I want to purchase to batterys for my big game kayak I have a 245 ds fish easy fish finder , and I also need one for my 6 gallon bait tank made out of a pet container. I basicly want to know what voltage and ampage do I need for my ffinder and bait tank. I plan on purchaseing them tommorow so I will appreciate some quick replies.

12-31-2009, 05:39 AM	#3
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I agree You can probably find both at Fry's if one is close to you. They should have a 6V 10A and a 12V 7A. Those will work great.

12-30-2009, 11:44 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	sorry i couldnt get back to ya Larry, but your bait tank should run fine on a 6 volt battery. get yourself a 6 volt 12 amp hour battery. your fihs finder should run on a 12 volt 8-12 amp hour

12-31-2009, 07:33 AM	#4
fishes Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 89	I've seen battery boxes but are there any DIY battery enclosures that will work for less $$$. And, is it a good idea to do what CALI is doing by having separate batteries for FF and bait tank? I was planning on one but now I'm rethinking the approach...

12-31-2009, 07:34 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Here is a dumb question for someone who knows something about electricity. I know that you should not do it but what would happen if you charged a 6V battery at the 12V setting or vice versa? Bob