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Location: With my son on the water | When I got my boat I put in 31 series batteries for my trolling motor, but then later on installed a Minn Kota MK-2-DC Alternator. I got it for <$100 off Amazon and installed it myself. (It was relatively easy to install but I did have to get creative.) That Alternator is amazing as it takes the extra juice from my big motor and dumps it into the TM batteries after the starting battery is topped off. Long story short my TM batteries are always charged even after a day on the water. Yes, I still charge them over night but when my 31 series batteries fail, I am going to save some money and weight and down size my TM batteries. My point is (install the Alternator right away and go with a smaller battery for your TM)
I will also agree with Sled on the keel guard, skip the kinds that go on with 3m adhesive and install a Hamby right away.
Have a good day.  |
