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Location: Lake Elmo, MN | OK...just replaced my starting battery with a nice new Odyssey Group 31. $329.
Now....I find out, my three (count em 3 !!) trolling batteries need replacement. The thought of a grand for batteries makes me nauseous, but I'm prepared to do it if I must. I'd like to explore another option tho. West Marine sells a Group 31 GEL battery that they say is great if it has to sit months in cold weather (like here in MN) with no use. They say the battery works great in a trolling motor application.
I currently run a 101 pound thrust 36v Terova.
Anyone see any issues here with using a Gel to run my Terova? One thing that concerns me is charging. I have heard the gels need a different type charger, but not sure. I run the standard 4 bank Ranger Charger that comes on a 620 Fisherman.
The Gel (group 31) is $149. Another Odyssey (or Die Hard equiv) is $329. See my interest ???
Sure appreciate any input someone can give.
Edited by PSAGuy 6/1/2015 11:30 AM
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