08-12-2014, 04:43 PM
Thanks all for the tips. I ended getting the Wal-Mart Everstsart 24 group battery. I tried it all out on my boat this weekend out to Grantsville Reservoir. The Minn Kota 30 worked great. I turned the head around and I was surprised at how easy it is to turn and maneuver with just your flippers. I even tried Ron's method of running forward and using the oars and that worked great too.
I played around for about three hours at different speeds and when I got home and hooked up the battery to the charger I still had 85% ont he battery.
I moved my frame up as far forward as it can go and I think I am alright as far as weight distribution. I meant to take a couple photo to se what you guys think but I forgot my camera. I still might try sticking a couple boat bumpers under the rear rack for a bit more stability. I've thought about getting a small wheel barrel inner tube and sticking that back under my battery and rear rack.
Know it's time to start thinking about add ons and putting a couple rod holders together . Time to break out the PVC!
Mark
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I played around for about three hours at different speeds and when I got home and hooked up the battery to the charger I still had 85% ont he battery.
I moved my frame up as far forward as it can go and I think I am alright as far as weight distribution. I meant to take a couple photo to se what you guys think but I forgot my camera. I still might try sticking a couple boat bumpers under the rear rack for a bit more stability. I've thought about getting a small wheel barrel inner tube and sticking that back under my battery and rear rack.
Know it's time to start thinking about add ons and putting a couple rod holders together . Time to break out the PVC!
Mark
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