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<blockquote data-quote="crannman" data-source="post: 480958" data-attributes="member: 28673"><p>Thank you for the reply Mr. G!</p><p></p><p>Haven’t had a lot of experience with marine batteries so I’m reading up on it and appreciate the your input!</p><p></p><p>My understanding is the amp hour rating for the trolling motor is given at max amps so I’ve tried to assess my needs based on usage.</p><p></p><p>My 62 lb thrust motor is rated at 58 amps.</p><p></p><p>So, I think for example if I use the use the trolling motor at say half speed then the max draw is about 29 amp hours and at low speed around 19 amp hours.</p><p></p><p>Trying to take the average usage for an 8 hour day of fishing and it seems like a 110 amp hour battery is what’s needed. </p><p></p><p>I have to get in touch with Newport Vessels about their caution about the voltage in using a lithium battery. If I can find a deep cycle 110 amp hour lithium battery that’s less weight and not too far from my budget then I’d really consider purchasing it! Gotta be careful with lifting heavy things these days so it would be worth it to me for the extra money.</p><p></p><p>Continuing to look into it and thanks again for your reply!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crannman, post: 480958, member: 28673"] Thank you for the reply Mr. G! Haven’t had a lot of experience with marine batteries so I’m reading up on it and appreciate the your input! My understanding is the amp hour rating for the trolling motor is given at max amps so I’ve tried to assess my needs based on usage. My 62 lb thrust motor is rated at 58 amps. So, I think for example if I use the use the trolling motor at say half speed then the max draw is about 29 amp hours and at low speed around 19 amp hours. Trying to take the average usage for an 8 hour day of fishing and it seems like a 110 amp hour battery is what’s needed. I have to get in touch with Newport Vessels about their caution about the voltage in using a lithium battery. If I can find a deep cycle 110 amp hour lithium battery that’s less weight and not too far from my budget then I’d really consider purchasing it! Gotta be careful with lifting heavy things these days so it would be worth it to me for the extra money. Continuing to look into it and thanks again for your reply! [/QUOTE]
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