Question on 24V system for Minn Kota

[Kurt505]

Is anyone here running four 6 volt batteries instead of two 12 volt batteries to run their Minn Kota? If so, how is it working for you?

[dale7637]

I am running 2 12's for mine.
I can't imagine that you would want 4 batteries in the boat when 2 would do, both weight and price wise.

[wellpastcold]

If you are currently running out of battery capacity before your fishing day is over and you want to extend your day they are a great option. If you have the space on board. If you know for sure that the 12 volt batteries you currently are using are not defective. You can definitely get a substantial increase in reserve capacity.

[TJG]

http://batteryuniversity.com/

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by TJG

http://batteryuniversity.com/

Holy smokes! Way more info than I need, but a good link to have, thank you.

I had two 12v batteries that were junk so I was going to get two more. I bought a couple 6v batteries for my travel trailer, but I sold the trailer and still have the two brand new, never charged batteries. So, I can:

A) Buy two new 12v deep cell batteries for my boat

Or

B) Buy two new 6v deep cell batteries to match the two I already have and use all 4.

It's a Lund Pro Sport 1700 so I have room for all 4 batteries under the front console, 2 under each side. I don't think I'll notice the weight of 2 extra batteries.

[wellpastcold]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

Holy smokes! Way more info than I need, but a good link to have, thank you.

I had two 12v batteries that were junk so I was going to get two more. I bought a couple 6v batteries for my travel trailer, but I sold the trailer and still have the two brand new, never charged batteries. So, I can:

A) Buy two new 12v deep cell batteries for my boat

Or

B) Buy two new 6v deep cell batteries to match the two I already have and use all 4.

It's a Lund Pro Sport 1700 so I have room for all 4 batteries under the front console, 2 under each side. I don't think I'll notice the weight of 2 extra batteries.

If you have a place to mount them go with the 6 volts. Especially if you fish in remote campgrounds without power or a generator. In a boat that size you should get several days of moderate use.

[Teamprotz]

Was also told last time I got batteries that you get alot more from 4 6 volts but never had room for them. Looking at , what , 65-80 lbs each ?

[The Reel Deal]

Go with 4 6V

Electric power jacks (Raymond 102, or Crown WP, Yale, Toyota...) are 24 V. These are used to lift 4500#s all day long and typically last 6 hours on one charge. I've never looked into why, but these use 4x6V batteries and I'm sure there is an advantage over 2 12v.

[silver]

The 6 volt batteries in my 5th wheel are several inches taller than any of my 12 volt batteries. I would think this would translate into extra capacity. Going to a deep cycle should be a good idea. You can charge them as two 12 volts so a two bank charger is all you need. But if you do that, check your voltages from time to time to make sure one of your batteries isn't getting lazy.