Duration of trolling motor battery after full day of use

[mountainboy]

I have a motorguide 34# trolling motor. Anyone have any idea how long the battery (wal mart<br />trolling battery) will last after a full day of fishing (6 to 8 hours)? Can I go a few days without <br />having to charge it up? Any info is greatly appreciated! I just bought the battery and have not<br />used it yet. Thanks, MB

 

[G-Daddy]

Re: Duration of trolling motor battery after full day of use

I always charge my deep cycle batteries after each use. Lead acid batteries do not have memory, so it's best to charge them each time.

 

[frroog]

Re: Duration of trolling motor battery after full day of use

There are several factors on how long the charge will last. How high you set the motor speed is a big factor. How much amps the motor draws vs how big the battery is. I would buy a battery meter (about $12 at the loc Wal-mart) and check it often. I would recommend recharging it as often as you use it. It will degrade the life of the battery if left drained even a little.