Thread: Time to Convert?

Originally Posted by ALBuzz

Thank you sir, this is the kind of info I was looking for. I'll be ordering something here soon and I'll try to report back.

It figures that my battery would give up right as the crappie were turning back on LOL.

I bought 2 100 AH thinking I needed that much. Based on the results I have gotten I would have to pull planer boards for better than 6 hours to make a dent in the battery

Do the lithium's require a special charger?

Yes one that charges in a required voltage range to prevent damage to the battery.

I bought the charger offered with the batteries

Originally Posted by justinp61

Do the lithium's require a special charger?

Some vendors specify they can or should be charged on the AGM setting. I have Ionic and that's what I was told by the seller.

Albuzz,
I have a one year old boat, batteries same age. Just lost one deep cycle of my 24v bank. I had been reading about lithiums myself, and asking a lot of questions. From what people in the business and others told me, I just couldn’t figure out the math. Everyone suggested the 50ah battery. I explained that i spider rig quite a bit in the spring and all said they would do me just fine. I researched the companies and ended up with Ionic 50ah batteries (which have Bluetooth). My first trip with them last Monday was impressive I have to say. 6 hours of fishing with some wind and the batteries were at 92% when we got off the water. I took a handicap buddy of mine and had to spot lock a lot to manage fish and equipment. I was very nervous about the 50ah being enough, but I’m at ease now knowing that I’m in good shape with these. 19’ aluminum bass boat with 80# 24v trolling motor. Boat catches a lot of wind. I hope this helps, I understand what you going through not wanting to spend this kind of money and making the wrong decision. Good luck!

Thank you all for the input. I still haven't committed to a battery yet. I am most likely going to go with the 100AH battery to give me room to expand into the LS realm in the future. Thanks again, all.

I ordered the 100AH Ionic battery and a charger yesterday after this last post. Believe it or not, they should be at the house today. Ill check when I get off of work. If it's really true, I can't believe this thing made it here this fast. I'll make a separate post to give this thing a good initial review.