06-16-2025, 11:44 PM
(06-16-2025, 10:24 PM)MrShane Wrote:(06-16-2025, 01:43 AM)wiperhunter2 Wrote: Of the two brand names I'm looking at, the first one has the best rating and cost $338 total, for two 12 v, 100 ah Lifepo4 battery, with built-in smart BMS, lithium battery. The second one, cost $146 for each 12v lithium battery, same 100 ah Lifepo4 with BMS or a 24 v for $332.99 but in addition to the BMS it also has the bluetooth tech. both the 12 v or the 24v are the same brand name but has a slightly lower rating. I'm thinking the 24 v is better because of the bluetooth but I'm not sure. Both are from Amazon.
Edit: Just measured my battery compartment, it is 19" long at the most, and the 24 v battery is over 20" long, so it won't fit.
Curt,
Not being able to fit the 24v is a mixed blessing.
If your main starter battery dies on you, you cannot simply connect to your trolling motor battery for a quick jump start if it is a single 24v.
That's true but lucky for me the previous owner took care of that by installing 2, 12 v batteries in the back battery compartment. One for starting and the other for accessories. Downriggers, fish finders, etc.