Lithium battery users - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FARRIER · 08-14-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

What’s wrong with a $20 sla battery

Finding one light enough to last 14 hours on my hds unit. For the days we go loooong.

Biggameaddict · 08-14-2018, 10:48 AM

Catch me with that 20lb SLA

hiramehunter · 08-14-2018, 11:02 AM

BTW, learning to charge a lipo is super important.
Get a decent charger and it would be super useful if it can balance and discharge as well for storage.

Chet · 08-14-2018, 11:32 AM

Check this out. If you cannot access it, let me know.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...9037#msg959037

jorluivil · 08-14-2018, 02:47 PM

I run my head unit with a Bioenno 12v/12a battery, I can get two full days of fishing one a full charge.

GregAndrew · 08-14-2018, 03:38 PM

You can probably get away with any 12amp battery, as long as you are not running at the highest backlight setting the entire time. I rarely need to use the brightest setting, and usually start the day 3 or 4 notches down. It is easier to see around you without that bright screen in your face (in the dark anyway). You can also extend your day by leaving it off until you need it. No reason to turn it on while the kayak is still on the sand (or even in the harbor or Reserve).

If these suggestions don't work for you, then you will probably want to go with something about 15amps. HDS 7 or 5 around the brightest settings, is going to eat up about 1 amp per hour. I have run one of my LiFePo4 12a batteries dry in 12.5 hours on a late start sunny day, followed by another sunny day (although they are over 5 years old, and very well used

).

08-14-2018, 10:48 AM	#2
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Catch me with that 20lb SLA __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

08-14-2018, 02:47 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I run my head unit with a Bioenno 12v/12a battery, I can get two full days of fishing one a full charge. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-14-2018, 11:02 AM	#3
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	BTW, learning to charge a lipo is super important. Get a decent charger and it would be super useful if it can balance and discharge as well for storage.

08-14-2018, 11:32 AM	#4
Chet Junior Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 27	Check this out. If you cannot access it, let me know. http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/in...9037#msg959037

08-14-2018, 03:38 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	You can probably get away with any 12amp battery, as long as you are not running at the highest backlight setting the entire time. I rarely need to use the brightest setting, and usually start the day 3 or 4 notches down. It is easier to see around you without that bright screen in your face (in the dark anyway). You can also extend your day by leaving it off until you need it. No reason to turn it on while the kayak is still on the sand (or even in the harbor or Reserve). If these suggestions don't work for you, then you will probably want to go with something about 15amps. HDS 7 or 5 around the brightest settings, is going to eat up about 1 amp per hour. I have run one of my LiFePo4 12a batteries dry in 12.5 hours on a late start sunny day, followed by another sunny day (although they are over 5 years old, and very well used ).