Been throwing around how I'm going to power everything on my Tracker 1648. I'll need to power the following:
-Sonar
-Stereo
-Nav/anchor lights (LED)
-Bilge Pump
-Interior Lights (LED)
-MotorGuide Trakker Pro Series 43lb.
-Starter for my Johnson 50/35 Jet. Manual reccommends minimum of 360 CCA and 90 minutes reserve
My initial plan was to use a dual purpose deep cycle for my motor starter, sonar, stereo, nav/anchor lights, interior lights and bilge pump. The trolling motor would be powered by a seperate deep cycle.
Been doing some reading on using lawn tractor batteries for accessories. If I did this I would eliminate the deep cycle for my trolling motor and use the dual purpose for cranking and to power the trolling motor. Which would help lighten my load. Is this a good idea? Or should I stick with my original plans?
Also curious what size dual purpose I should be getting? Should I shoot for something way over the CCA and reserve minutes I need if I'll be running all my accessories off of it in addition to using it as a cranking battery?
Last question.........what, if not all, of my accessories should I have switched? I initally planned on a 5 gang switch with 12v outlet since I use a spot light alot during waterfowl season. If I go with a 5 gang switch one of my accessories will be without a switch. I could go with a 6 gang and have everything switched, but then I'd have to add seperate 12v outlets to power my spotlight. Which accessory would be best to leave un-switched?
-Sonar
-Stereo
-Nav/anchor lights (LED)
-Bilge Pump
-Interior Lights (LED)
-MotorGuide Trakker Pro Series 43lb.
-Starter for my Johnson 50/35 Jet. Manual reccommends minimum of 360 CCA and 90 minutes reserve
My initial plan was to use a dual purpose deep cycle for my motor starter, sonar, stereo, nav/anchor lights, interior lights and bilge pump. The trolling motor would be powered by a seperate deep cycle.
Been doing some reading on using lawn tractor batteries for accessories. If I did this I would eliminate the deep cycle for my trolling motor and use the dual purpose for cranking and to power the trolling motor. Which would help lighten my load. Is this a good idea? Or should I stick with my original plans?
Also curious what size dual purpose I should be getting? Should I shoot for something way over the CCA and reserve minutes I need if I'll be running all my accessories off of it in addition to using it as a cranking battery?
Last question.........what, if not all, of my accessories should I have switched? I initally planned on a 5 gang switch with 12v outlet since I use a spot light alot during waterfowl season. If I go with a 5 gang switch one of my accessories will be without a switch. I could go with a 6 gang and have everything switched, but then I'd have to add seperate 12v outlets to power my spotlight. Which accessory would be best to leave un-switched?
