Trolling motor battery pontoon boat

[tim]

Just put a power drive 12 V trolling motor on a 20 foot pontoon boat. Recommendation on a battery for it.

[tim]

Should I get a look lead acid battery or should I go the extra money for lithium? Not something I’m going to use every day once in a while never had a trolling motor so I don’t know.

[sherman brown]

6 hours ago, tim said:

Should I get a look lead acid battery or should I go the extra money for lithium? Not something I’m going to use every day once in a while never had a trolling motor so I don’t know.

you will be so much better off with lithium. they run much longer and can be discharged much lower than lead/acid batteries. they do cost more but shop around at places like Amazon before you buy.

[tim]

Thank you I’ve started looking for 1

[Fishmedic]

I have a Minkota powerdrive on my 22ft pontoon. Use a 12 volt lithium ion and wouldn't go back to lead acid. Weights half as much and lasts longer. Use it mostly for trolling Walleyes on the river and help steering on Lake O.

 

 

[tim]

Do I need a special charger for lithium?

[Fishmedic]

Yes you need a charger that will do Lipo/lithium

This is the one I use . Got it on Amazon.