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Reply With QuoteI figure the lawn tractor battery will last a weekend, but don't know for sure. Small gell, similar to what they have as a battery backup in an alarm system, would be nice.
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12 Volt Battery
I'm needing to purchase a 12 volt battery for my new Lowrance Elite 4 fishfinder gps. That will be the only job the battery will have btw. I'm thinking I won't need a full size car battery. I'd like to not have to deal with the weight. I'd also like to have enough capacity to last a full weekend of fishing.
I've looked at the smaller lawn tractor batteries and they seem to be just right.
I'd appreciate any advice so I only have to do this once!!
Thanks all,
Lee
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I figure the lawn tractor battery will last a weekend, but don't know for sure. Small gell, similar to what they have as a battery backup in an alarm system, would be nice.
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You can get by with a lot smaller battery than a lawn tractor battery a much smaller sealed lead acid battery such as the one RCC mentioned. I used a bad four Wheeler battery for my portable elite 5 dsi many times before somewhat recharging. Mounted the unit on top of a plastic lunch box, battery inside and transducer pole that I clamped on back of boat. Took it anytime I fished with friends.
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Hi Cray,
That look like the perfect solution. No worry about any leakage, small package, easy to maintain.
Believe I'll just go ahead and order one. I like the idea of being able to just bring the ff into the house and work on way points sitting in my easy chair!!
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Lee
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My smaller lawn tractor batteries work like a charm
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I use that Cabela's battery for working Elite 5 inside. Works great but had too get an extra power cord.
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I just received one of the small sealed batteries today. As I don't leave the ff in the boat I'm thinking just bringing the whole setup inside. Light enough and then I can do what ever I need to manage way points and such.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Lee
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Lee, find you one of those padded soft side lunch boxes. All your stuff should fit inside. Make it easier to keep up with.
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