Jeremy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi guys, I bought a electric motor for my kayak its a 34lb Jarvis marine watersnake, it draws 12v 34a, i was wondering if any other canoe or kayakers has attached a motor and what battery they used, I am trying to find a battery suitable that doesn't weight 40kg that will run my motor for around 2hr all help appreciated Thanks, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi guys, I bought a electric motor for my kayak its a 34lb Jarvis marine watersnake, it draws 12v 34a, i was wondering if any other canoe or kayakers has attached a motor and what battery they used, I am trying to find a battery suitable that doesn't weight 40kg that will run my motor for around 2hr all help appreciated Thanks, Jeremy PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef gone fishin1 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 sorry to open this thread again but can some one help me out on this one as well . i have a water snake w54 which draws 38amps and need to buy a battery . I have 4.3mt quintrex reef runnner. cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A 100amp/hr deep cycle will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef gone fishin1 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 cheers ice man for that do you suggest any brand or make. do you know anywhere on the nthern beaches to buy batteries. Ive got a 4.3mt quintrex so size and weight is important. cheers john A 100amp/hr deep cycle will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 A lot of guys I know use delcor 100amp/hr sealed batteries I think they weigh around 30kg which shouldnt be a problem in your boat as long as you mount it in the centerline of the boat I dont know anywhere on the northern beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 cheers ice man for that do you suggest any brand or make. do you know anywhere on the nthern beaches to buy batteries. Ive got a 4.3mt quintrex so size and weight is important. cheers john Try this link for info on battery types and applications:- http://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-energy/batteries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hi Jeremy1. Stewy Swordfisherman recommended a 100 amp hour Delcor to me when I was toying with the idea of fitting a 56lbs Minn Kota to the bow of my alloy 4.6m Savage side console. Stewy uses a Delcor 100 amp hour on his 4.1m Polycraft and he would know what battery works best. If it weighs around 30kgs and your looking towards a mamimum of 40kgs it figures that the Delcor at around 30kgs would be light enough for your kayak and would give you a good range. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 You’re a veritable font of information, Carl! Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Depending on what charger you currently own make sure you get the correct one for your battery type. No use wrecking a good new battery with a crap charger. Good charging and selecting the right size to start with will give the longest service life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) You’re a veritable font of information, Carl! Hodgey Thanks Hodgey, Always happy to pass on details of a supplier that has provided the information, product and back up service in a no nonsense way. I gave Energy matters my application needs, and they supplied me 10 of the 260 amp Fullriver lead gel sealed batteries. From replacing a standard 200 amp battery pretty well every 2 to 4 weeks previously, I have had these 10 batteries since January 2007 and am yet to have a single concern. N.B. They have chargers, solar panels, fittings, etc, etc..... Cheers Carl Edited October 3, 2008 by Mariner 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Do a google search on LiFePO4 half the weight of lead and apparently you can discharge it up to 90% with no damage....pricey but well worth it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 any idea where I can get these delcor deepy cycle batteries out western sydney? PM me any details. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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