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Old 01-21-2022, 10:53 AM
Starling Starling is offline
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Default Batteries for Trolling Motor in Forward Dry Storage

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I'm gonna end up with 5 batteries on my 89' SF20. I have 2 under the helm and need to locate 3 more group 31's. I'd like to fit them in the dry storage with some modifications if I can so I can keep the fish box available. Is this doable?
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Old 01-21-2022, 12:48 PM
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That's my plan also when I get there.
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Old 01-23-2022, 08:01 PM
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Why go with (3) 31 lead acid battery's - 3 x 60lb = 180lb ?
I have the Lithium Ionic 45 lb, 36v 50ah which is now $1050, which fits into the console next to my (2) boat battery's. Game changer on the 20 SC - plus cleaner, simpler install.
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Old 01-24-2022, 11:12 AM
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Hi,
I'm gonna end up with 5 batteries on my 89' SF20. I have 2 under the helm and need to locate 3 more group 31's. I'd like to fit them in the dry storage with some modifications if I can so I can keep the fish box available. Is this doable?
This sounds crazy to me why the need for 5 batteries in a 20 foot boat?

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Old 01-24-2022, 04:18 PM
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does it take 3 group 31s to run effectively rhodan? was thinking about once we finish but thats a lot a battery.
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Old 01-24-2022, 04:42 PM
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The 24V only shows being offered up to 72" where the 36V is 84" and 96". Their formula to figure shaft length is (Bow Height”) + 18” +(Wave Height”/2) = (Shaft Length”). Thinking out loud here; If I use 40" for bow height and 36" (probably not happening) for wave height, I get 76". Using 24" wave height I get 70". I would imagine the 24V is cutting it close as they're not effective out of the water.

Does anyone here have one on a 20' SF?
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Old 01-24-2022, 07:10 PM
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The 24V only shows being offered up to 72" where the 36V is 84" and 96". Their formula to figure shaft length is (Bow Height”) + 18” +(Wave Height”/2) = (Shaft Length”). Thinking out loud here; If I use 40" for bow height and 36" (probably not happening) for wave height, I get 76". Using 24" wave height I get 70". I would imagine the 24V is cutting it close as they're not effective out of the water.

Does anyone here have one on a 20' SF?
I fitted one on my 2001 SC 20 MA last year - see the link below

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=30249

I spent a year goin thru the different options and am very happy with my chioce.
60 inch shaft works fine, 36v is better than 24v in areas that have rip currents.

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Old 01-28-2022, 09:50 AM
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I have had a 80lb. 60" 24V MK on my 1986 20' CC for two seasons here in the NE. 60" shaft is fine. The 80# 24V is fine for me, it works pretty hard in a strong rip, so if that is your application go 36V 100#. Yes, gel batteries are heavy and all batteries are expensive.
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