Battery Issue

  • Kevin Valento (Atlas Marine Insurance)
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    July 16, 2017 at 7:47 pm #1704738

    I replaced my batteries last fall with two new Interstae 27 Amp for longer run time and now I am only getting at best six hours on the water with the trolling motor? I run a 80lb thrust Minn Kota Ultera. My charger indicates batteries are full…any thoughts or suggestions on this issue?

    Thanks!

    munchy
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    July 16, 2017 at 8:03 pm #1704741

    How are you batteries wired? What size wire? What voltage are you getting at the trolling motor?

    Kevin Valento (Atlas Marine Insurance)
    Posts: 30
    July 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm #1704746

    I run 24 volt, standard wire, not heavy gauge and not sure on the what the voltage meter is running. All thoughts I have as well. The batteries were an upgrade in size from previous set. Also, could the charger be the issue?

    munchy
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    July 16, 2017 at 8:39 pm #1704751

    Do you have a diagram or picture of how the batteries are wired? They could just be hooked up wrong.

    I would get a volt meter and check all the voltages first.

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