[Flyin&Fishin]

What kind of battery does everyone use for the fish finder in a kayak? I was thinking of just buying a motorcycle or lawn mower battery, but thought I'd ask first. Also, do you put it in a waterproof case of some sort? Thanks.

 

[Flyin&Fishin]

Oops, title should have said battery FOR fish finder. Autocorrect got me!

 

[BlackJeep]

12V 7A/hr. They're usually around $20 on Amazon

 

[Chris V]

Look for the power sonic brand. I've had awesome luck with them

 

[PAWGhunter]

Switched to 12v this year. Used Lithium AA pack for years, but like the 12v better.

 

[sealark]

Don't use a mower or motorcycle they can spill and cause problems . As suggested use a sealed gel cell battery. Make sure you get the correct charger a regular charger will work but could charge too fast and ruin the battery or cause an explosion if a gel cell is charged too fast...

 

[chaps]

12V 7A/hr. They're usually around $20 on Amazon

Yes. I got mine from halls hardware in Milton

 

[16983]

12 V 7 AH gel cell. then put in in a plastic box from Wally World.

 

[BlackJeep]

Look for the power sonic brand. I've had awesome luck with them

:thumbup:

 

[dthomas142]

+1 with Chaps, sealed gel 12v 7ah from halls in milton, 19.99

 

[hsiF deR]

If you got a cordless drill you can use that battery and charger.

 

[Flyin&Fishin]

Thanks everyone, I'll get down to Hall's and check out what they have.

 

[Flyin&Fishin]

Those of you that use a gel sealed battery, what type of charger do you use? Halls was very helpful on the battery, but didn't seem to know so much about the charger needed.

 

[steve1029]

Yep 12v 7ah is what I use.

 

[steve1029]

i have it in my rear tackle box with sealed lid and hatch PA 14

 

[sealark]

Those of you that use a gel sealed battery, what type of charger do you use? Halls was very helpful on the battery, but didn't seem to know so much about the charger needed.

Just put gell cell charger in e-bay, They are a cheaper slower chargeing than car batteries chargers.

 

[16983]

The charger you're lookin' for is a float charger...Harbor Freight has them for 7.99 right now. But other places sell them also...here 'ya go

http://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-battery-float-charger-42292.html

 

[yaknrugger]

I use a 12V/9ah battery because it is the same size as a 7ah and only a few bucks more.

http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-9ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery.html

 

[Bonsaifishrman]

Just got a coupon from Harbor Freight for the same charger, now 4.99. 1.25 amp.for sealed lead batteries.