12V Batteries - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 01-23-2010, 06:44 AM

Does anyone know of an inexpensive source for 12V sealed batteries?

I have a 1.3 ah one that used to provide enough juice for my old fish finder to last a full day. I got a new fish finder which eats up the battery in just a few hours so I guess I need a larger battery.

The only place I have been able to find these batteries off the shelf is Fry's but I don't like their selection or pricing. I can find them on line but high shipping charges make them a little pricey as well.

Any suggestions?

Bob

driftwood · 01-23-2010, 07:06 AM

Two locations. National city and one in Clairmont.

http://shop.willyselectronics.com/about.htm

WahooUSMA · 01-23-2010, 07:25 AM

I bought mine at Radio Shack.

Gino · 01-23-2010, 10:02 AM

Orvac in Placentia/fullerton they have powersonic batteries there with warranty inexpensive

dgax65 · 01-23-2010, 03:58 PM

I think there is a battery retailer on Rosecrans between Sorts Arena and Midway.

I think it is Batteries Plus. That location isn't on their store locator, but it does show up in a Google search. There is also a store in Escondido.

http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...-NP/12V/1.aspx

T Bone · 01-23-2010, 04:34 PM

I second batteries plus.I got a 12V 12 amp/hr battery for 30 something bucks.runs FF/gps and Bait tank all day and then some.

wade · 01-23-2010, 04:40 PM

if your really from Olivenhain, maybe try that place "tool depot" on encinitas blvd behind jack in the box.. possibility?..

and then theirs always OEX oceanside!

cioppino · 01-23-2010, 05:23 PM

This place has a great selection of batteries and chargers. Prices are great and shipping isnt too bad.

http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-7ah...d-battery.html

Billy V · 01-23-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgax65

I think there is a battery retailer on Rosecrans between Sorts Arena and Midway.

I think it is Batteries Plus. That location isn't on their store locator, but it does show up in a Google search. There is also a store in Escondido.

http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...-NP/12V/1.aspx

Batteries Plus is not on Rosecrans anymore, there is a food shop in there now.

Iparker · 01-23-2010, 07:29 PM

Cabela's has a sealed 12V battery as well. It is $20 for the battery and $30 for battery and charger.

Ian

steveooo · 01-23-2010, 10:23 PM

My favorite..

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...xes/Categories

Duke · 01-23-2010, 10:41 PM

I second Radioshack

bellcon · 01-24-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

My favorite..

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...xes/Categories

makes sense to me...
I would check them first...
they also have a nice web site...forum...and LJ web cam too

Andy at OEX Sunset Beach
is where I have always gone...

It's my local Kayak Fishing supply store...

and what has radio shack, cabelas or ? done for us lately?

just saying
some of those guys wearing black shirts are alright
and deserve our $$

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 01-24-2010, 06:47 PM

Rik, at the Kearny Mesa OEX has some, just saw them yesterday.

wiseguy · 01-25-2010, 07:22 AM

Here is where I always get my batteries from. They are cheap and work great! I've had mine for a little over 2 years and they are still working strong! $14.25 shipped!

http://cgi.ebay.com/12V-7AH-12-Volt-...item3ef3180c70

dsafety · 01-25-2010, 08:09 AM

Thanks Wiseguy,

That is the best deal yet. Good price, no sales tax and reasonable shipping plus I don't have to drive 20 miles to pick one up locally.

I just ordered one. Now I need to start looking for a suitable waterproof case as this battery is much larger than the one I have been using and will not fit in my current case.

Thanks again. I just love how this forum seems to always supply the answers to just about any question we may come up with .

Bob

wiseguy · 01-25-2010, 09:22 AM

This is where I put my batteries in. Got both of them at Walmart, the one with orage was around $4 and the other was $8. Should be able to find it where all the camping stuff is at. These batteries fit well and I keep them snug with cut outs from a pool noodle.

dsafety · 01-25-2010, 09:35 AM

Wiseguy,

What is the white hex shaped thing on the top of the second box? It looks like some kind of plug. If so, where did you get it?

Bob

wiseguy · 01-25-2010, 10:55 AM

check out this post for an explanation of my "innovation"

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394

Geoffkoop · 01-26-2010, 01:07 PM

I use that same blue and clear case from Walmart. My battery has never been wet.

01-23-2010, 06:44 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	12V Batteries Does anyone know of an inexpensive source for 12V sealed batteries? I have a 1.3 ah one that used to provide enough juice for my old fish finder to last a full day. I got a new fish finder which eats up the battery in just a few hours so I guess I need a larger battery. The only place I have been able to find these batteries off the shelf is Fry's but I don't like their selection or pricing. I can find them on line but high shipping charges make them a little pricey as well. Any suggestions? Bob

01-23-2010, 07:25 AM	#3
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	12v I bought mine at Radio Shack. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

01-23-2010, 03:58 PM	#5
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I think there is a battery retailer on Rosecrans between Sorts Arena and Midway. I think it is Batteries Plus. That location isn't on their store locator, but it does show up in a Google search. There is also a store in Escondido. http://www.batteriesplus.com/product...-NP/12V/1.aspx __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

01-23-2010, 04:34 PM	#6
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I second batteries plus.I got a 12V 12 amp/hr battery for 30 something bucks.runs FF/gps and Bait tank all day and then some. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-24-2010, 06:47 PM	#14
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	Rik, at the Kearny Mesa OEX has some, just saw them yesterday. __________________ What's in YOUR hatch?

01-23-2010, 07:06 AM	#2
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Two locations. National city and one in Clairmont. http://shop.willyselectronics.com/about.htm

01-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#4
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Orvac in Placentia/fullerton they have powersonic batteries there with warranty inexpensive

01-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	if your really from Olivenhain, maybe try that place "tool depot" on encinitas blvd behind jack in the box.. possibility?.. and then theirs always OEX oceanside!

01-23-2010, 05:23 PM	#8
cioppino Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: La Jolla Posts: 94	This place has a great selection of batteries and chargers. Prices are great and shipping isnt too bad. http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-7ah...d-battery.html

01-23-2010, 07:29 PM	#10
Iparker Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23	Cabela's has a sealed 12V battery as well. It is $20 for the battery and $30 for battery and charger. Ian

01-23-2010, 10:23 PM	#11
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	My favorite.. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...xes/Categories

01-23-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
Duke Junior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22	I second Radioshack

01-25-2010, 07:22 AM	#15
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Cheap Batteries Here is where I always get my batteries from. They are cheap and work great! I've had mine for a little over 2 years and they are still working strong! $14.25 shipped! http://cgi.ebay.com/12V-7AH-12-Volt-...item3ef3180c70

01-25-2010, 08:09 AM	#16
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Thanks Wiseguy, That is the best deal yet. Good price, no sales tax and reasonable shipping plus I don't have to drive 20 miles to pick one up locally. I just ordered one. Now I need to start looking for a suitable waterproof case as this battery is much larger than the one I have been using and will not fit in my current case. Thanks again. I just love how this forum seems to always supply the answers to just about any question we may come up with . Bob

01-25-2010, 09:35 AM	#18
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Wiseguy, What is the white hex shaped thing on the top of the second box? It looks like some kind of plug. If so, where did you get it? Bob

01-25-2010, 10:55 AM	#19
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	check out this post for an explanation of my "innovation" http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394

01-26-2010, 01:07 PM	#20
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	I use that same blue and clear case from Walmart. My battery has never been wet.