Wordpecker wrote:
Hi Baffled:
One thing bothers us with the single battery doing everything (we're assuming you'll use it to power stuff like your fish finder, live well(s), etc.?
Sooner or later there'll come a time where conditions are stressful enough to create extra drain on the single battery, and when the day is done... oopsie!!!
We understand comments from folks who never had a problem. That doesn't mean you will NOT.
If the additional cost isn't a HUGE factor, we're strongly in favour of going with the 24 volt system, for BOTH additional maneuvering power and speed*, PLUS having the peace of mind that at the end of the day you can get home.
We may not be reading the issue correctly, BUT if we are, and you can afford to do so, go with the two extra batteries, and figure out another spot on the boat to store stuff like life jackets etc. There must be someplace they could go.
*Another thing: you received several comments recommending the 'I-Pilot' system. Look at some video clips, do a little more research, and you'll see how awesome that relatively inexpensive, easy-to-install (remove two screws, switch the side plate, put the longer two screws back on) if we remember correctly) system can be. With the accompanying hand-held remote, you're entering an entire new, far more effective system that can be run from anywhere on the boat! You'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner.
Rgds, Wordpecker.
It sounds like he is only using the electric for bass fishing. If that's the case, I would say the 12v 55 would be fine. If trolling all day, that's a different story. Just my opinion here, but I found the Ipilot effective for walleye trolling, but not so much for bass fishing. On windy days (which is pretty much always) trying to hold tight to shore or on a piece of structure I found the Ipilot pretty much useless. Also when bass fishing you are typically using both hands while fishing, so the handheld control was a pain in the butt. When trolling open water for walleye the Ipilot was pretty good. Once again, that's just my opinion.
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