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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Still Afloat" data-source="post: 508536" data-attributes="member: 32426">It‘s not straight forward to compare the rated A/hr capacity of lead acid and LifePO because the latter can use more of that capacity.  Some LifePO manufactures are comparing the capacity of their 100 A/hr batteries to 200 A/hr lead acid. That might be a slight exaggeration and it might vary from brand to brand but, LiFe PO batteries will give you considerably longer run times.I bought into LifePO about 12 years ago with a 60 A/hr for my Ocean Kayak Torque which came from the factory with a 45 ft pound MK trolling motor and an electronic speed control. I ran it for a few weeks on 45 or 50 Amp/hr lead acid battery.  It did well but, the battery was heavy and I usually paddled home a on day trips after the battery ran low.  LiFePO was the new thing and still quite expensive but, I spent $650 bucks on a 60 A/hr battery and another $200 or so for the charger, shipping and tax.  That was (and still is) a lot of coins but, I got every penny out of it.  Fishing time went from 1/2 day or little better to all weekend long.  The lighter battery was easier to handle and yak performed like a had freshly charged lead acid battery in it at all times.FYI, I still use that 12 year old LifePO battery.  The capacity is down a little but, it‘s still going strong. It has actually out lasted me as I’m getting too old to comfortably kayak.Here’s a link to short Torque review for anyone that’s interested.[MEDIA=youtube]zrEl7fwxekw[/MEDIA]</blockquote>

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