Hobie Bait Tank 6Volt Battery Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 12-23-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

I had the same problem, started using my newer XL tank battery(same size) in my regular hobie live well and the problem went away, ie the older battery does not hold a charge for as long. Answering your question, I just put the volt meter on the old, new and charger with the following results:

7.0 Volts for the old battery that only lasts 5 hours

7.0 volts for the charger

6.8 volts for the newer battery that lasts all day

Conclusion - just because a battery will charge to a higher voltage does not mean it will last longer. The older battery must have some kind of memory damage, thus it discharges faster.

Are the different batteries you are speaking of rated for different amp hours?? Might take a look.

JohnMckroidJr · 12-25-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Are the different batteries you are speaking of rated for different amp hours?? Might take a look.

They are both 6v, 10ah batteries with all other specs identical. Both purchased from Hobie for use in their live wells. The only difference is the manufacturers....Newer made by DiaMec, the older labeled Master brand.

Harry Hill · 12-25-2015, 07:06 PM

....Newer made by DiaMec, the older labeled Master brand.[/QUOTE]

I see the problem right there, you can't use the Masterbait battery, that will never last too long without going limp. Unless your 16 and then it will at least recharge faster.

JohnMckroidJr · 12-26-2015, 01:41 PM

[/QUOTE]I see the problem right there, you can't use the Masterbait battery, that will never last too long without going limp. Unless your 16 and then it will at least recharge faster.[/QUOTE]
With todays supplements the masterbaiter can last as long as you want it too.

12-25-2015, 07:06 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	....Newer made by DiaMec, the older labeled Master brand.[/QUOTE] I see the problem right there, you can't use the Masterbait battery, that will never last too long without going limp. Unless your 16 and then it will at least recharge faster.

12-26-2015, 01:41 PM	#4
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,985	[/QUOTE]I see the problem right there, you can't use the Masterbait battery, that will never last too long without going limp. Unless your 16 and then it will at least recharge faster.[/QUOTE] With todays supplements the masterbaiter can last as long as you want it too.