Battery idea! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 08-26-2010, 06:56 PM

Ignoring for the moment the weight factor, you can get a 7ah 12V battery online for less than $20 delivered. Yes they weigh a lot more than the little batteries but they last much longer.

Personally, I don't think about the weight that much. If you are worried about it, leave the beer at home. Most kayaks can easily handle a load of several hundred pounds.

If you get lucky and have to transport a bunch of 60 pound fish, you might have a problem but I doubt that going with a lighter battery would make much of a difference.

Bob

08-26-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Ignoring for the moment the weight factor, you can get a 7ah 12V battery online for less than $20 delivered. Yes they weigh a lot more than the little batteries but they last much longer. Personally, I don't think about the weight that much. If you are worried about it, leave the beer at home. Most kayaks can easily handle a load of several hundred pounds. If you get lucky and have to transport a bunch of 60 pound fish, you might have a problem but I doubt that going with a lighter battery would make much of a difference. Bob