Deep cycle batteries

[gonfishn]

+1 for the Cabelas AGM battery. I had an Energizer deep cycle from Sam's club that did a fine job for years, but one day it did leak and ruined some of my equipment it was riding next to in the truck. AGM's are sealed and Cabela's always puts them on sale for $50 off in the spring and at various time of the year. I have even seen $70 off at Christmas before. I use a 27 group and run a 55lb thrust minn kota traxxis motor on an 11' scadden cardiac canyon toon. I can run at least 8 hours but I usually run about 1-1.5 mph. When I ever need to replace the one I have now I think I will go for the 30 'group' size, but dang they are heavy! 2 suggestions for you to consider though. Use a fish finder with a battery volt meter on it so you know when you are getting to the end of your day's battery life. Also, I recommend a 55lb thrust with "maximizer technology". This "technology" uses the battery more efficiently somehow. And the 55lb is nice if the wind comes up or if you need to get somewhere a little quicker and they really are not that much difference in price when you consider the years you will own it. Oh also, probably even more importantly, on the motor get the 'variable" speed rather than the '5 speed' or whatever it is. Being able to micro adjust the speed is very very helpful in many situations.
Congratulations on 'inheriting' a nice toon. I have never used Optima batteries but I have only heard good about them.
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