Simrad AP14R

[chance33]

My AP will be here Monday. I'm installing it on a 20' stern drive Thompson. I'm wondering now how much electrical draw this AP has. I plan to use it primarily when walleye trolling on Lake Erie. Should I consider a backup battery or ???.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[nyforests]

I have a Simrad on my 26' I/o and have no problem with battery drain. I have fished with it for 2 seasons and haven't had any problems what-so-ever. Although I was never able to get the interface with the gps to work. But its easy enough to point towards a waypoint and adjust.

[chowder]

I have a 12R in my Islander which is set up w/ a dual battery switch so the "electronics" battery stays charged along w/ the "main" & I have had no problems w/ electrical draw after adding the AP. Good Luck w/ the install!