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

Flounder · 11-21-2017, 06:43 AM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this battery on a garmin 4 CV, I have never had the battery die on a 1 day trip before and using for 8 hours or more in. Using a drybox with it and works perfect. Doesn't have to be $100 to work well in my opinion, and you still have money to buy a backup if you are paranoid. Good Luck.

goldenglory18 · 11-21-2017, 06:47 AM

SLA (sealed lead acid) are the budget option for our setups. Heavy, shorter life span, and heavy all make for a less-than-ideal option.

If you have the $$, get either a Lithium Ion and a good sealed case, or LiPo battery and call it a day.

GTboosted · 11-21-2017, 07:53 AM

IMO it all depends on what your needs are(budget too)

I have 3 9ah lead batteries that I bought for under $50. No waterproof case and ZERO issues. Would I like a slightly lighter battery? Sure... but there is no way I am spending over $2-300 on batteries. I need at least two to use when I go camping.

Iceman · 11-21-2017, 10:17 AM

Hobie is now selling the
Nocqua 10Ah Pro Power Kit

ful-rac · 11-21-2017, 11:40 AM

Another thing worth mentioning is Lifepo4 has an estimated 2000+ charge cycles as compared to the NOCQUA estimated 500 Charge cycles.

Seems like you would be OK either way, if your battery being light-weight and portable is important to you maybe the nocqua is the right battery for you. Otherwise you can't go wrong with a lifepo4.

Flounder · 11-21-2017, 12:43 PM

IF I can make 500 trips in one kayak I will gladly replace the battery if I get to fish that much!

kenb · 11-21-2017, 02:19 PM

Only $23 and no problems at all for the past 2 years...
4.9 lbs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

11-21-2017, 06:43 AM	#1
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	FF Battery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I use this battery on a garmin 4 CV, I have never had the battery die on a 1 day trip before and using for 8 hours or more in. Using a drybox with it and works perfect. Doesn't have to be $100 to work well in my opinion, and you still have money to buy a backup if you are paranoid. Good Luck.

11-21-2017, 07:53 AM	#3
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	IMO it all depends on what your needs are(budget too) I have 3 9ah lead batteries that I bought for under $50. No waterproof case and ZERO issues. Would I like a slightly lighter battery? Sure... but there is no way I am spending over $2-300 on batteries. I need at least two to use when I go camping. __________________ -Beto

11-21-2017, 10:17 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Hobie is now selling the Nocqua 10Ah Pro Power Kit __________________

11-21-2017, 11:40 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Another thing worth mentioning is Lifepo4 has an estimated 2000+ charge cycles as compared to the NOCQUA estimated 500 Charge cycles. Seems like you would be OK either way, if your battery being light-weight and portable is important to you maybe the nocqua is the right battery for you. Otherwise you can't go wrong with a lifepo4. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog. Last edited by ful-rac; 11-21-2017 at 11:59 AM.

11-21-2017, 02:19 PM	#7
kenb Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: leo carrillo Posts: 9	Only $23 and no problems at all for the past 2 years... 4.9 lbs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Last edited by kenb; 11-21-2017 at 02:31 PM.

11-21-2017, 06:47 AM	#2
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	SLA (sealed lead acid) are the budget option for our setups. Heavy, shorter life span, and heavy all make for a less-than-ideal option. If you have the $$, get either a Lithium Ion and a good sealed case, or LiPo battery and call it a day.

11-21-2017, 12:43 PM	#6
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	IF I can make 500 trips in one kayak I will gladly replace the battery if I get to fish that much!