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Location: north central wisconsin | I run a Dual Pro onboard 10 per bank and wouldn't go with anything less, though I like to fish late into the night, and often am in remote areas using a generator, so I like the security of knowing I'll be charged in the morning no matter what. My system lasts all day long with two dekka marine master batteries, using them as hard as anyone can. I wouldn't think twice about getting those batteries again, as I feel the value cannot be beat, and not enough performance gained by upgrading. I might think differently when I get a bigger boat than 17', but doubt it....
As far as hookups, I used to buy into the starting battery only deal for my electronics. Now I do what works best in my rig. I run my rear lcx 25 to one tm battery, the nmea 2000 to the other, and my front locator and other accessories to the starting battery. I was(even after going through all noise reduction steps) getting more noise from my motor on my lcx 25 than I do on my trolling motor, and it was very irritating. Besides, when I study the 25, I am driving the rig, and when on the trolling motor, I am focussing more on the front unit, which is on the starting battery allowing for the least amount of noise in either when using them as primary.
Edited by Reef Hawg 2/28/2007 9:04 AM
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