Trolling Motor batteries

[FirstLight]

Oldman - 11/27/2017 6:31 PM

everstart max has two year warranty.

I like the 2 year warranty for sure.

 

[heath423]

I don't recall the warranty time frame, but I have been using the batteries from Batteries Plus. I think they are Duracells. I was unsure at first...however they have been strong without issues for 2-2.5 years. Knock on wood.

 

[canoe fisherman]

I have the everstart maxx from Walmart, the key thing about your batteries is to have a good charger and to put them on the charger as soon as you get home from your fishing trip. my batteries are going on 4 years and never failed me. I have the minnkota on board charger 2 bank on my trolling batteries. I need a 3 bank to put my starting battery on it as well... hope this helps.

 

[Smalliefan2]

I have a Dual Pro, I unplug mine when the lights go green. I usually plug it up when I am getting ready for the lake, incase I left a light on or something stupid. I have only had Everstarts in my boat, factory install originally. I change them out every four years. Never had a problem with them. You do need to check the water level occasionally, and add as necessary. Use a turkey baster to add with distilled water. Keeps everything pretty clean and neat. I am thinking of AGM batteries, they are maintenance free, at three times the cost of wet cell's.

 

[silvertalon]

FirstLight - 11/28/2017 10:41 PM

catch 1 - 11/28/2017 7:51 AM

Everstart. Mine are 5 years old and still going strong. I believe a good charger is the life of the battery.

5 years is STRONG. I have a dual pro on board charger that came with the boat when I bought it; and I leave it plugged in 24/7 because it is supposed to quit charging when batteries reach full charge. One of my current batteries was dry and I was wondering if leaving it on charge was not a good idea. A guy I work with told me to check water levels every couple months if you leave batteries on trickle 24/7....[/QUOTE

That is correct to check your fluid levels at least 4 times per year. I've had the dual pro boil out 2 batteries in the past by over charging. I think the older dual pro's use a temp sensor to turn the charge on and off. Newer digital models may be ok to leave on. After 2 days, I unplug my 3x10 dual pro.

 

[FirstLight]

Smalliefan2 - 11/29/2017 6:17 PM

I have a Dual Pro, I unplug mine when the lights go green. I usually plug it up when I am getting ready for the lake, incase I left a light on or something stupid. I have only had Everstarts in my boat, factory install originally. I change them out every four years. Never had a problem with them. You do need to check the water level occasionally, and add as necessary. Use a turkey baster to add with distilled water. Keeps everything pretty clean and neat. I am thinking of AGM batteries, they are maintenance free, at three times the cost of wet cell's.

Thanks for input Dean. I have a buddy that has AGM’s. He swears by them, but high dollar.... and heck, if you’re getting 4 years, that’s strong....

 

[FirstLight]

silvertalon - 11/29/2017 6:22 PM

FirstLight - 11/28/2017 10:41 PM

catch 1 - 11/28/2017 7:51 AM

Everstart. Mine are 5 years old and still going strong. I believe a good charger is the life of the battery.

5 years is STRONG. I have a dual pro on board charger that came with the boat when I bought it; and I leave it plugged in 24/7 because it is supposed to quit charging when batteries reach full charge. One of my current batteries was dry and I was wondering if leaving it on charge was not a good idea. A guy I work with told me to check water levels every couple months if you leave batteries on trickle 24/7....[/QUOTE

That is correct to check your fluid levels at least 4 times per year. I've had the dual pro boil out 2 batteries in the past by over charging. I think the older dual pro's use a temp sensor to turn the charge on and off. Newer digital models may be ok to leave on. After 2 days, I unplug my 3x10 dual pro.

That’s what i need to do. Unplug after a couple days. My current batteries are 2 years old but i think one of them boiled out by over charging - dead cell. Thanks Glenn.