power for lowrance elite-5 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 08-06-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by yotasan

I had an extra 12v 5amp sitting around from my old RC racing days. I used it to power up my starter box. trying to save on wieght.

The 12ah battery I have is a little larger than the 7ah, wieghs about the same, but last for a very long time.

gupppy · 08-07-2012, 11:20 AM

just eat less for dinner the night before.

Poxy Boggards · 08-07-2012, 01:59 PM

I had a 5AH 12V that would power my little humminbird for 3 trips before I would have to recharge. The larger units use up more energy, but I would not be surprised if the battery lasted longer than you might expect. Might test it on a full charge to see how long it will last before spending the dough on a heavier battery. Good luck.

seriola_killer · 08-07-2012, 02:51 PM

I'd go with a 9 or 10 Ah battery if I were you, imo.

08-07-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
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08-07-2012, 11:20 AM	#2
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	just eat less for dinner the night before.

08-07-2012, 01:59 PM	#3
Poxy Boggards Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146	I had a 5AH 12V that would power my little humminbird for 3 trips before I would have to recharge. The larger units use up more energy, but I would not be surprised if the battery lasted longer than you might expect. Might test it on a full charge to see how long it will last before spending the dough on a heavier battery. Good luck.