Good Day, I am liking everything about the Dakota 24v 110ah lithium battery for my Minn Kota 80 but the price. Is $1500 with an additional $150 for the 20a charger worth it?
I know, you get what you pay for. Thought I would ask for feedback before pulling the trigger. I see the 11 year warranty, that’s nice. And the BMS looks like it would cover everything I do with it. Just almost 2x some of the others. Anyone running Dakota Lithium?
Thanks for your time,
Dave
Good Morning, just cleaning up the boat and saw my grippers. I have not been happy with the few different brands I have tried, with and without scale. Does anyone have a good pair with a scale that will work for more then one season? Simple question, but I am having no luck with my choices.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Dave
Les, still using the old 20lb flea flicker from Cortland on my DR's. Been on there for 15 years, just before they stopped making it. Every time I go to change it out, I just can't bring myself to taking it off. Still works!!
I have an 80/24v. Currently have two lead acids but am going lithium for weight. Works fine for trolling with the 9.9 for direction, and for speed changes on calm days. 72” is a must.
Thanks for the reply. I am leaning towards Lithium because of the weight savings. Still researching. But if I stay with lead acid, these look very good.
Update: Smokercraft has recommended trim tabs. Electric units will not fit with the swim ladder and current kicker location. Second choice are performance tabs. They are currently being installed by the dealership. Do I have a hook in the hull? How does that occur with a new boat? Trailering? Does StarCraft repair hooks in the factory?
Any thoughts welcome,
Dave
Trout hunter- Amen to that. I have a place on Keuka. And I am getting real good at the smoker! Not sure this will ever get corrected. I know it takes time. The Cisco experiment has done nothing from my perspective. But, I am fortunate enough to be on it, for that I am thankful.
Good Day, I was just checking the engine mounts on my 9.9. Is the water discharge from around mid engine normal? Please check the water drops in the center of the picture. The stream continues through out rpm’s.
Thanks Dave
Good morning, thanks again for taking the time to educate me on this and providing guidance. A lot going on here. Everyone has been helpful. Heading out today for some fish!
Dave
Sent videos to dealership. Changed the position of the trim tab anode to all possible positions. There was little to no improvement in the lean issue. Ran the boat in several different directions and varied rpm. Turning to the left seems to have more resistance than turning to the right when on plane.
Pulled of the steering rod to the 9.9 and made sure the 9.9 was trimmed up full. Still has severe lean to port side above 2500 rpm to plane. Bow raises rather quickly when given throttle. Here is the anode position from the dealership.
Thanks, Dave