Batteries

[Jimmyd]

G'day folks,

I have been an avid Ausfish lurker for a couple of years now, striking from cover to score a bargain including two boats, Ausfish stickers, knotted dogs and the best buy of all, the beer fridge complete with kegs etc. ;D ;D ;D
Today I am chasing some advice, do I need a seperate battery for my electric motor (46lb thrust) to the marine battery used for the outboard, sounder, lights, bilge pump....

Any advice would be gretly appreciated

[davo]

Definitely yes. Electric motors need deep cycle batteries which handle the constant high current draw. Starting batteries die very quickly from this. Away store them fully charged and go for a sealed one too because acid and aluminium boats don't mix.

[Jimmyd]

davo,

Thanks for the advice. I guess I will be up for a deep cycle battery. Any particular brand, amp hours, etc.

Jimmy