11-04-2010, 02:22 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I recently got a new Cabelas series 27 AGM battery...for my float tube motor. Also got a new insulated soft side cooler to keep the battery in while fishing on cold fall/winter days. As most of us know, cold weather really knocks the heck out of battery performance.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I had previously tried using a rigid plastic "Playmate" cooler. It worked okay but was bulky and a tight fit in the motor frame. Then I found a soft side one at Kmart for about $18. Took it home and was pleased to find that the hard plastic battery box for the series 27 battery fit nicely down inside the insulated bag.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have had it out on a couple of trips now and it seems to help keep the battery from "chillin" and running down too fast. But, when the weather is going to be TOO cold, I can always drop in one of those little handwarmer packets before zipping the top closed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While I am using this for float tubing, I can't help but believe that it would be good for tooning and for boaters with electric trolling motors too...for a little extra juice at the end of the day, rather than having to row back in or shortening your fishing time.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For wimps who do not fish in the cold, disregard the above and don't look at the pictures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I had previously tried using a rigid plastic "Playmate" cooler. It worked okay but was bulky and a tight fit in the motor frame. Then I found a soft side one at Kmart for about $18. Took it home and was pleased to find that the hard plastic battery box for the series 27 battery fit nicely down inside the insulated bag.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have had it out on a couple of trips now and it seems to help keep the battery from "chillin" and running down too fast. But, when the weather is going to be TOO cold, I can always drop in one of those little handwarmer packets before zipping the top closed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While I am using this for float tubing, I can't help but believe that it would be good for tooning and for boaters with electric trolling motors too...for a little extra juice at the end of the day, rather than having to row back in or shortening your fishing time.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For wimps who do not fish in the cold, disregard the above and don't look at the pictures.[/#0000ff]
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