jnaumov

Interesting... what size outboard do you have? And what size battery/how long does it last until it needs a charge?

Hey gents, Hoping I can get some advice. I’ve just ordered a brand new 510 Stealth Hornet with a Mercury 115HP Pro XS. The next six weeks is going to be the longest wait of my life! Anyway, I’ve been told I should run an 80lb Minn Kota which of course means running a 24v battery system. I’ve been looking around and as much as I’d love to go lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, I don’t think think they’re at a price point I can justify just yet. With that being said, I was looking to run 2 x 120Ah AGM batteries. Question #1: Is 120Ah an appropriately sized battery for my boat setup? Granted I don’t do any offshore fishing so I wont be spending time in any raging currents for hours. I mainly fish, rivers, creeks, estuaries and the odd calm day in the bay. But I will occasionally do a solid 7-8 hours on the water. Obviously going to a 24v system I need to get a 24v charger. From what I’ve heard about 12v systems, you need to pick a charger with an amp output at least 10% of the battery amp hour rating. For example, to charge a 100Ah battery, your charger should be able to charge at 10amps. Question #2:Is this is the same theory with 24v systems? If I’m going to run 2 x 120Ah batteries in 24v, would I need a 24v charger with an amp output of at least 12amps?I know I can still charge the batteries separately with a 12v charger but I want to be able to hook it all up, start charging and go to bed, ready to fish the next day. Sorry for the novel in advance. Cheers

Hello all. Wanted to throw up a post as I’m looking for some help. I’m currently looking to order a Quintrex Stealth Hornet in either 470 or the 510. The only issue - I’m based in SE QLD and Stealth Hornets aren’t terribly popular here. The closest one I can find is at a dealership in Gladstone which is a 6+ hour drive from where I live. The only thing holding me back is I want to see one in person. Preferably, go for a ride in one in a bit of chop. So being that I don’t have any other options, I want to use this post to reach out to anyone in Brisbane/Sunshine/Goldcoast area that owns either the 470 or 510 Stealth Hornet. If you’re out there, I’d love to come see your boat and if possible, even go for a quick ride. For anyone that can take me out for 30 minutes, there’s a couple of cases of beer in it for you. I’ve been told by a few dealers that they are around, but all owned privately. Really hoping they’re members on this forum! Anyway, thanks in advance. Hope to hear from any of you!