trolling motor battery

[GTO]

I have a 10 ft row boat that I use a trolling motor on when fishing. For the past few years, I have purchased one of those 2 year marine batteries at Walmart, throw it on the floor of the boat and connect the trolling motor. Works fine for the 2 years but the 2 years is up and its time for a new one. I recharge it after every use. Is there a better way? A better battery?

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by GTO

I have a 10 ft row boat that I use a trolling motor on when fishing. For the past few years, I have purchased one of those 2 year marine batteries at Walmart, throw it on the floor of the boat and connect the trolling motor. Works fine for the 2 years but the 2 years is up and its time for a new one. I recharge it after every use. Is there a better way? A better battery?

I used Interstate Marine Batteries. Little more expensive but if you throw it on a battery tender during the winters it will last for Years.

[RLW]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

I used Interstate Marine Batteries. Little more expensive but if you throw it on a battery tender during the winters it will last for Years.

That is the trick to keeping it going for years. My

[TOAD]

Originally Posted by GTO

I have a 10 ft row boat that I use a trolling motor on when fishing. For the past few years, I have purchased one of those 2 year marine batteries at Walmart, throw it on the floor of the boat and connect the trolling motor. Works fine for the 2 years but the 2 years is up and its time for a new one. I recharge it after every use. Is there a better way? A better battery?

Bring the battery back before your 24 month warranty is over. Tell them it will not hold a charge any longer. They will replace it. Free batteries for the rest of your life.