So I've got a quick question...my 2002 ranger has 3 batteries, two deep cycle and 1 cranking. I noticed last night that when I moved the motor tilt up and down, or started the motor, the lights would flicker. Twice my console locator even turned off and on (from lack of power).
I made sure the batteries were charged this morning, and the dash lights would still flicker as I put the trim up and down in the garage on a quick check. Does this mean one of my batteries is going bad/won't hold a charge? I am planning on taking it in to get all three of the batteries load tested, but I guess I'm a little confused. This is because I was assuming that my 125 Merc's alternator would charge the cranking battery, and the on-board charger would charge the two deep cycles. I just bought the boat this summer, and I haven't rigged the batteries myself, but I would have assumed the locators would not be rigged to the cranking battery, and instead to the deep cycle.
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Dang, new content and now answers.
First, congrats on the new boat!
My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V. 80 might be tops? I’m partial to MinnKota.
How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.
All weather or just nice weather?
Casting a lot or bait dragging?
Bobber or panfish fishing?
Spot lock? Networked with depth finders? What brand of depth finders?
We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha
motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor, wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will
want for this boat? Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke
Mariner motor) I will appreciate any help with these questions.
I went ahead and watched some of the MLF coverage. Wheeler didn’t make the cut but the bigger story was the Poche/Avera fallout.
Kinda funny listening to both sides of the story and putting together the scenario, reading between the lines.
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So I've got a quick question...my 2002 ranger has 3 batteries, two deep cycle and 1 cranking. I noticed last night that when I moved the motor tilt up and down, or started the motor, the lights would flicker. Twice my console locator even turned off and on (from lack of power).
I made sure the batteries were charged this morning, and the dash lights would still flicker as I put the trim up and down in the garage on a quick check. Does this mean one of my batteries is going bad/won't hold a charge? I am planning on taking it in to get all three of the batteries load tested, but I guess I'm a little confused. This is because I was assuming that my 125 Merc's alternator would charge the cranking battery, and the on-board charger would charge the two deep cycles. I just bought the boat this summer, and I haven't rigged the batteries myself, but I would have assumed the locators would not be rigged to the cranking battery, and instead to the deep cycle.
Any ideas?
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