I run the Ionic 30ah for my watersnake trolling motor on my kayak and it is awesome. I love the bluetooth to be able to keep an eye on the remaining charge. So cool.
Great Vid. I wired mine a bit different tho. I wired mine so Crank Battery starts motor. Alternator charges Cranking battery in about 10 seconds. From there I have a DVSR > DCDC Charger > House Battery (also Lithium). So once cranking battery is charged, DVSR opens, and the DCDC Charger starts charging my House Battery (This battery runs 2x Graphs + Livescope, Live-wells, Deck Lights etc). Because Lithium recharges so quickly, even after a full 10 - 12hrs on the water, by the time I drive back to the dock battery is back upto ~90 - 95% (or more) charged. By the time I flush the motor at home its at 100%. I highly recommend this setup with lithiums - I haven't had to recharge my battery since I bought it!
Thanks for the vid and info. Looking forward to your update on them down the road.... always like info from "Real Folks" vs. paid talking heads. Enjoying your vids keep up the good work.
I will say, fished a evening tournamnet a couple days ago. First time out with them. I left the ramp with 99 percent charge on the cranking/electronics battery. When we pulled in four hours later that same battery was 100 percent charged. Lithiums charge so much faster that the alternator can put plenty of juice back in it
i am thinking of getting the 125ah dual purpose for my 175hp mercury outboard. how is it been working out for you so far?? and can i run these in parallel as both cranking and electronics for double the reserve power
Hey man. I just got my One Cast trucker cap last week or so and love it. Good quality cap. Ill keep checking the website to see if the charcoal/white cap is in stock.
Great video man you can tell you put a lot of research into making your decision on buying this batteries I subscribed in one of your videos from a year ago about transducer cones I have owned bass boats for the last couple years switched over to a fishing kayak got myself the 55 lb thrust MotorGuide xi3 GPS and finally made the jump myself to lithium for all the reasons you mentioned especially have any fishing kayak that weight will definitely come in handy you got a great Channel keep the good videos coming man 👊👊
Not sure when I will get to update video. Life takes over. But best purchase I have made. Can go several days without needing to charge. I fished an all day summer tournament and returned with 90 percent charge on my cranking/electronics battery
yes, but people make the mistake assuming just because the engine is running it's charging at full capacity. If the cranking battery is weak, you need to run the engine at 3000 + RPM'S before it begins charging the battery properly.
Your batteries are fine, you probably never took a amp probe to see what your actual draw is. You just gave the spec of what the units are capable of which rarely pulls and only for a short duration of time. Yes you have piece of mind of never running out now for 2-3 days but did you really have” issues” with your batteries not cutting it for you. No
Fantastic info. Took 2 pages of notes so I can be informed when I go to purchase new batts
I run the Ionic 30ah for my watersnake trolling motor on my kayak and it is awesome. I love the bluetooth to be able to keep an eye on the remaining charge. So cool.
Been very impressed so far!
Great Vid. I wired mine a bit different tho. I wired mine so Crank Battery starts motor. Alternator charges Cranking battery in about 10 seconds. From there I have a DVSR > DCDC Charger > House Battery (also Lithium). So once cranking battery is charged, DVSR opens, and the DCDC Charger starts charging my House Battery (This battery runs 2x Graphs + Livescope, Live-wells, Deck Lights etc). Because Lithium recharges so quickly, even after a full 10 - 12hrs on the water, by the time I drive back to the dock battery is back upto ~90 - 95% (or more) charged. By the time I flush the motor at home its at 100%. I highly recommend this setup with lithiums - I haven't had to recharge my battery since I bought it!
Great video!! I have the exact same batteries and love them! Last forever and charge super fast when you have to charge em.
Video is 2 yrs old how's the batteries working today?
Really great video, this cleared up so much for me. Much appreciated!
Definitely a huge advantage going lithium! Great video explaining them!
I’m running the same rig and I just ordered the same battery setup today.
Excellent info, thank you
Thanks for the vid and info. Looking forward to your update on them down the road.... always like info from "Real Folks" vs. paid talking heads. Enjoying your vids keep up the good work.
I will say, fished a evening tournamnet a couple days ago. First time out with them. I left the ramp with 99 percent charge on the cranking/electronics battery. When we pulled in four hours later that same battery was 100 percent charged. Lithiums charge so much faster that the alternator can put plenty of juice back in it
i am thinking of getting the 125ah dual purpose for my 175hp mercury outboard. how is it been working out for you so far?? and can i run these in parallel as both cranking and electronics for double the reserve power
I see you have a mercury 4stroke I have a yamaha 4 stroke yamaha told me not to use a lithium starting battery that the two did like each other
Hey man. I just got my One Cast trucker cap last week or so and love it. Good quality cap. Ill keep checking the website to see if the charcoal/white cap is in stock.
Glad you love it! It’ll be a while but I hope to get some in a couple of months.
Great video man you can tell you put a lot of research into making your decision on buying this batteries I subscribed in one of your videos from a year ago about transducer cones I have owned bass boats for the last couple years switched over to a fishing kayak got myself the 55 lb thrust MotorGuide xi3 GPS and finally made the jump myself to lithium for all the reasons you mentioned especially have any fishing kayak that weight will definitely come in handy you got a great Channel keep the good videos coming man 👊👊
Any update with using the lithium for starting?
Works great! Starting and electronics.
I've been wanting to get a lithium ion battery for my graph on my kayak. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
bought the 50ah. Plenty for like 15 hours of trolling.
I’m still waiting for your Ionic battery update.
How are these holding up a year later?
My Hummingbird Helix's shut down when I start motor due to voltage drop. Does this happen to you with your new Lithiums?
Yes it has. But I run my units at the console on standby when I’m not idling with the big motor. I start the engine and they come right out of standby
How about a update video.. nice to see the review. Pros and cons
Not sure when I will get to update video. Life takes over. But best purchase I have made. Can go several days without needing to charge. I fished an all day summer tournament and returned with 90 percent charge on my cranking/electronics battery
might be a stupid question, but does the big motor charge the batteries while running it?
The big motor charges the one I use for cranking and electronics.
yes, but people make the mistake assuming just because the engine is running it's charging at full capacity. If the cranking battery is weak, you need to run the engine at 3000 + RPM'S before it begins charging the battery properly.
What kind of Livescope transducer mount is that?
Amps and Amp/Hours are very different
How are they holding up. I have four helix 10s, Mega 360 and mega Live. Do you think that 125ah will hold up?
I’ve had no issues. I believe the mega live pulls less amps than livescope. You should be good
Can you show what charger you using
Your batteries are fine, you probably never took a amp probe to see what your actual draw is. You just gave the spec of what the units are capable of which rarely pulls and only for a short duration of time. Yes you have piece of mind of never running out now for 2-3 days but did you really have” issues” with your batteries not cutting it for you. No
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Thanks man!