mii11x Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi raiders, After some reviews on the deep cycle batteries you guys are using for trolling motors. My current deep cycle (Interstate Batteries SRM29 120AH) has dropped a cell . Ive had it for close to 5 years now, so its been a good run. It was powering my old MG W55 trolling motor. Its use will SOLELY be for powering my newly installed MG xi5 trolling motor. It will be charged at home via an 8 year old CTEK multi xs7000. I have seen on the interwebs some good reviews of GIANT branded batteries, the one I was considering in particular is the Giant AGM deep cycle 130AH. Also checking out the AMPTECH range from supercharge. Open to other brands, but don't want to break the bank really, im thinking $350 max, so that would leave out the optima and century range. Looking forward to your opinions. Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 44 minutes ago, mii11x said: Hi raiders, After some reviews on the deep cycle batteries you guys are using for trolling motors. My current deep cycle (Interstate Batteries SRM29 120AH) has dropped a cell . Ive had it for close to 5 years now, so its been a good run. It was powering my old MG W55 trolling motor. Its use will SOLELY be for powering my newly installed MG xi5 trolling motor. It will be charged at home via an 8 year old CTEK multi xs7000. I have seen on the interwebs some good reviews of GIANT branded batteries, the one I was considering in particular is the Giant AGM deep cycle 130AH. Also checking out the AMPTECH range from supercharge. Open to other brands, but don't want to break the bank really, im thinking $350 max, so that would leave out the optima and century range. Looking forward to your opinions. Cheers Mick I’m sure my Century was about $315. I’ll check the model out when I get a chance. It runs my 55lb thrust Minn Kota fine and lasted me about 4 1/2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I would run a 105AH AGM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella king Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I use a 130ah giant AGM deep cycle on a 54lb motor guide and find it to be a very good battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 i saw a deep cycle battery off memory 180ah for $99 at a german grocery store in the catalogue yesterday due out sat week might be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 5 hours ago, yella king said: I use a 130ah giant AGM deep cycle on a 54lb motor guide and find it to be a very good battery. How long you had it mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just checked my email and Luke from aussie batteries responded with this regarding the Giant brand agm deep cycle 130ah. Look like i will give it a miss. Hi Michael, Unfortunately, we do not recommend our deep cycle battery and will not warranty our batteries if they are used on an electric motor. I would recommend contacting the manufacture or local distributor of your electric motor and asking them on the brand that they would recommend. Regards, Luke Swan12v Sales - Aussie Batteries & Solar Freecall: 1800 853 315 Phone: 07 5443 2955 Ive replied to him just now to seek further clarification since their website states it is suitable, furthermore, there is an entire page devoted to selecting a deep cycle battery for trolling motors. Ive also emailed supercharge regarding their amptech range and will await a response. I will keep updating this post with my results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella king Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 sorry for the late reply mii11x I have had my giant 130ah deep cycle for about 5 years now and not had any trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 hours ago, yella king said: sorry for the late reply mii11x I have had my giant 130ah deep cycle for about 5 years now and not had any trouble thats pretty good life for a battery. Im just a little concerned now with why they are telling me they arent suitable for electric motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yella king Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 12 hours ago, mii11x said: thats pretty good life for a battery. Im just a little concerned now with why they are telling me they arent suitable for electric motors I didn`t ask them anything about how I was going to use it. I`m not sure why they would say that they are not suitable. To me a deep cycle battery is a deep cycle battery, but as I said I have had no trouble with it and I normally do about 8 to 9 hours of trolling and working around snags in freshwater impoundments. anyway that is my take on giant deep cycle batteries ,the final decision is up to you mate . Good luck and happy fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCount Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 What battery did you end up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 9/21/2018 at 9:14 PM, mii11x said: Just checked my email and Luke from aussie batteries responded with this regarding the Giant brand agm deep cycle 130ah. Look like i will give it a miss. Hi Michael, Unfortunately, we do not recommend our deep cycle battery and will not warranty our batteries if they are used on an electric motor. I would recommend contacting the manufacture or local distributor of your electric motor and asking them on the brand that they would recommend. Regards, Luke Swan12v Sales - Aussie Batteries & Solar Freecall: 1800 853 315 Phone: 07 5443 2955 Ive replied to him just now to seek further clarification since their website states it is suitable, furthermore, there is an entire page devoted to selecting a deep cycle battery for trolling motors. Ive also emailed supercharge regarding their amptech range and will await a response. I will keep updating this post with my results What was his reply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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