What size battery do I need for my Minn Kota trolling motor?

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A Minn Kota trolling motor will operate with any lead acid, deep cycle marine 12-volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine battery with at least a 110-ampere hour rating.

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Battery Type There are two specific types of deep-cycle 12-volt batteries recommended for use with trolling motors: Lead Acid Wet-Cell and AGM Batteries. Deep-cycle batteries are designed for discharging smaller amounts of current over a longer period of time and for more frequent recharging.

Subsequently, question is, what is the best battery for a Minn Kota 30 lb trolling motor? Mighty Max Battery 12V 35AH SLA Battery for Minn Kota Endura C2 - Trolling Motor Brand Product. ML35-12 SLA is a 12V 35AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) rechargeable maintenance free battery. Dimensions: 7.68 inches x 5.16 inches x 7.13 inches.

Also to know, what size battery do I need for a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?

To use an example, a 55 lb thrust motor unit has a peak power draw of 40 amps. If you use the trolling motor for 6 hours at average 50% load of 20 amps, the trolling motor will then require a battery load of 120 Ah.

Can I use a car battery for my trolling motor?

A car battery is 12-volts and can power your trolling motor. However, the length of time youll be able to do so will be a fraction of the time a designated deep cycle battery could do it, and the car battery will have a dramatically shorted lifespan if you choose to deep-cycle it for trolling applications.