Understanding Trolling Motor Battery:
Generally, trolling motors are used to go fishing on the lake or river, but the trolling motor batteries are designed for trolling boat.
Some people confuse to do a comparison between trolling motor starting and marines batteries. The difference between Marine battery and trolling motor starting batteries is, the trolling motor starter battery, like we can recognize by the name the trolling motor starter batteries only use for starting trolling motor.
But the marine batteries are deep cycle batteries which used to give constant batteries to the boat and its components like radio lights and so more.
What are Deep Cycle Batteries?
Deep cycle batteries are those batteries which use to give constant power to the trolling motor and its components like lights sound radio and more small things which use constant power to running.
Like car batteries which is only use to start the car, for starting the car, battery give a jerk of power which is use for starting the car and these car batteries are only giving constant power to car component like light, sound, radio.
Things to consider while buying a Solar Panel for Trolling Motor Battery:
Charging a deep cycle marine battery with a solar panel is not a very hard process, if you understand all the process very clearly. First, If you still not bought a solar panel and after reading this guide you are going to buy the solar panel so you should check your trolling motor battery voltage and the output of solar panel. And also you should check the size of the solar panel Meaning, if your boat doesn’t have enough space to put a solar panel, then what’s the point? In this condition, you can also go for buying folding solar panels.
How to Charge Trolling Motor Battery?
Before starting the charging process of trolling motor battery, so should check the battery is not leaking from anywhere, there is no corrosion on the battery terminal, if there is, it should be cleaned with warm water. After check all things now we are coming to the process of charging the battery:
- Take your battery charger or other charging equipment you are using to charge the battery.
- Connect the red positive (+) wire of the charger to the positive (+) terminal of the battery, and the black negative (-) wire of the charger to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
- Now, check you connect the wires with the battery properly or not.
- Turn on your charger and let in run until your battery charged full.
- Once fully charged, turn off your charger and disconnect the wires the same way you connected them.
How to Charge Trolling Motor Battery with Solar Panel?
Charging your trolling motor battery with a solar panel is very easy process, you can also do this process without taking help of any person. As with the process of charging the battery with a charger, first you should check that there is no corrosion on the battery terminal, and you should also check the solar panel wires.
- Set your solar panels in the sun rays position, where the sun’s rays fall directly on your solar panel.
- Now get the solar panel wire in your hand and connect them with the terminals of the trolling motor battery.
- Connect the red positive (+) wire of the solar panel to the positive (+) terminal of the battery, and the black negative (-) wire of the solar panel to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
- You can also attach a controller between the battery and solar panel for monitoring the battery percentage.
Conclusion:
Learning the process of charging trolling motor batteries with the normal charger and with the solar panel is good for the owners of boats. We clearly described the process of charging the boat battery with the charger and solar panel in this blog post.
People also ask
How do you charge a trolling motor battery without shore power?
Use portable chargers, solar panels, generators, or inverters compatible with your battery type. Ensure proper compatibility and safety precautions for effective charging on the water.
How do you charge a trolling motor battery while on a lake?
Utilize portable chargers or solar panels compatible with your battery type. Position solar panels properly for optimal sunlight exposure. Monitor and adjust charging as needed for effective charging while on the lake.
How Long Do Trolling Motor Batteries Last?
Battery lifespan varies based on type (lead-acid, AGM, lithium), usage patterns, and environmental conditions.
What Size Battery for Trolling Motor?
Choose a battery size based on voltage requirements (12V, 24V, or 36V), desired runtime, and power consumption of the trolling motor. Larger capacity batteries are suitable for longer runtimes but consider weight and size for practicality.
Is a 50AH Battery is enough for a Trolling Motor?
The adequacy of a 50Ah battery depends on the voltage requirements of your trolling motor and your desired runtime. For a 12V motor, one battery is usually sufficient, while 24V or 36V systems may require multiple batteries wired in series.
