help choosing new fish finder battery - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Andy09 · 11-20-2017, 03:01 PM

My budget would in the 100 to 130 range.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nocqu...it/2313513.uts
I was looking in buying this one, but not sure.

ful-rac · 11-20-2017, 03:27 PM

Lithium Ion is good, light weight, compact, powerful. I have successfully used lithium ion for several years. The downside of lithium ion is it's chemistry, saltwater and lithium ion do not play well together. In the event of an accident with a lithium ion battery...the results may not be good, especially on a plastic kayak..on the ocean. This is where the lifep04 shines, the battery chemistry is much more stable. In the event of accidental submersion there is no chance for an accidental explosion as you might get with lithium ion. Down side of Lifep04 is it's a little bit bigger, little bit heavier...other than that not too many drawbacks, as compared to lithium ion.

ProfessorLongArms · 11-20-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy09

My budget would in the 100 to 130 range.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nocqu...it/2313513.uts
I was looking in buying this one, but not sure.

I saw Robert field endorse that battery, and was curious.

Andy09 · 11-20-2017, 05:37 PM

Where can I buy a Lifep04? Is it only through the website?

filippo · 11-20-2017, 05:56 PM

I got my Noqua 10 and love it. Used it for 3 4-hour trips and it still had juice for more. My guess it’s good for about 16 hours or more. Powers my HDS 7. Super small, light, and waterproof. Probably the best $120 spent for my yak.

Customer service is also good. Exchanged for emails and they were always responsive.

Note that voltage works a little different. This batter won’t die past the 11.9v like the other ones. This one will read 10.1 and still works. Not sure at what voltage it’ll die.

Andy09 · 11-20-2017, 06:08 PM

[QUOTE=filippo;288261]I got my Noqua 10 and love it. Used it for 3 4-hour trips and it still had juice for more. My guess it’s good for about 16 hours or more. Powers my HDS 7. Super small, light, and waterproof. Probably the best $120 spent for my yak.

Customer service is also good. Exchanged for emails and they were always responsive.

Yeah, I have heard good things on youtube. How do you like the hds 7 I'm debating on getting it or the hook 7?

filippo · 11-20-2017, 06:41 PM

I had a Hook 7 and it was a piece of s...

upgraded to the HDS 7 Gen 3 and it’s great. Better display, faster, more functions, etc. Should have upgraded sooner!

11-20-2017, 03:27 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Lithium Ion is good, light weight, compact, powerful. I have successfully used lithium ion for several years. The downside of lithium ion is it's chemistry, saltwater and lithium ion do not play well together. In the event of an accident with a lithium ion battery...the results may not be good, especially on a plastic kayak..on the ocean. This is where the lifep04 shines, the battery chemistry is much more stable. In the event of accidental submersion there is no chance for an accidental explosion as you might get with lithium ion. Down side of Lifep04 is it's a little bit bigger, little bit heavier...other than that not too many drawbacks, as compared to lithium ion. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

11-20-2017, 03:01 PM	#1
Andy09 Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 20	My budget would in the 100 to 130 range. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nocqu...it/2313513.uts I was looking in buying this one, but not sure.

11-20-2017, 05:37 PM	#4
Andy09 Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 20	Where can I buy a Lifep04? Is it only through the website?

11-20-2017, 05:56 PM	#5
filippo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 128	I got my Noqua 10 and love it. Used it for 3 4-hour trips and it still had juice for more. My guess it’s good for about 16 hours or more. Powers my HDS 7. Super small, light, and waterproof. Probably the best $120 spent for my yak. Customer service is also good. Exchanged for emails and they were always responsive. Note that voltage works a little different. This batter won’t die past the 11.9v like the other ones. This one will read 10.1 and still works. Not sure at what voltage it’ll die.

11-20-2017, 06:08 PM	#6
Andy09 Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 20	[QUOTE=filippo;288261]I got my Noqua 10 and love it. Used it for 3 4-hour trips and it still had juice for more. My guess it’s good for about 16 hours or more. Powers my HDS 7. Super small, light, and waterproof. Probably the best $120 spent for my yak. Customer service is also good. Exchanged for emails and they were always responsive. Yeah, I have heard good things on youtube. How do you like the hds 7 I'm debating on getting it or the hook 7?

11-20-2017, 06:41 PM	#7
filippo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 128	I had a Hook 7 and it was a piece of s... upgraded to the HDS 7 Gen 3 and it’s great. Better display, faster, more functions, etc. Should have upgraded sooner!