What Type Deep Cycle And Smart Charger Combination ?

[Culchie]

I'm a "fish when I can" man. Sometimes it's a good while before I can get to the water. I don't think I've ever really charged a deep cycle battery the way it was meant to be charged. Now I'm in the market for a battery and smart charger that meets my needs.

 

Like I said, I'm an intermittent fisherman. I only use my battery for my 50lb. thrust trolling motor and fish finder. So I need to find the right battery and right charger to charge and maintain for maximum battery life for my needs. Without buying overkill for battery or charger. I thought this would be the best place to get help. Any input would be appreciated.  

 

Thanks guys,

 

 

Wayne

[Wayne P.]

Maximum battery life takes a fully charged battery all the time.

That means an automatic charger that will charge AND maintain your battery --leave it hooked up all the time.

A group 27 deep cycle battery should do well for you.

[Culchie]

Thanks for the reply Wayne. Anyone have any suggestions on a charger ? I saw this one. Schumacher SSC-1000A SpeedCharge 2/6/10 Amp. Is it not enough or overkill for what I need ? 

[Wayne P.]

That will do fine.

[Culchie]

Amazon says that one will take one to two months to ship. Will this one charge fast enough http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQSIWK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER  or should I bump up to this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H961YI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

 

Thanks

[Wayne P.]

Either of those is OK too.  They all function the same, just different capacities.

[Culchie]

Thanks Wayne !  I'm beginning to think you are the only person in this forum.

[BG RTR]

I have a minkotta 315. Best price was on Walmart.com.

[Culchie]

I've just ordered a charger. Now I need a good "true" deep cycle battery.

[Culchie]

I thought I would try to see if indeed my old battery was bad. I took for granted my battery was fine, but the day before I last went fishing, I noticed the water level was below the plates, or non existent. I needed to charge the battery right away, or call off the next days fishing. Instead of using distilled water to top it off, I used purified water. Now I know that's not good. Is there a way I can still use the battery if it's good ? I was thinking of leaving the caps off and letting the water evaporate, while leaving the electrolytes intact, and then adding distilled water. I don't know how long it will take for this to happen though. Any other suggestions, before I get a new battery ? Thanks. 

[Wayne P.]

I thought I would try to see if indeed my old battery was bad. I took for granted my battery was fine, but the day before I last went fishing, I noticed the water level was below the plates, or non existent. I needed to charge the battery right away, or call off the next days fishing. Instead of using distilled water to top it off, I used purified water. Now I know that's not good. Is there a way I can still use the battery if it's good ? I was thinking of leaving the caps off and letting the water evaporate, while leaving the electrolytes intact, and then adding distilled water. I don't know how long it will take for this to happen though. Any other suggestions, before I get a new battery ? Thanks. 

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