Published Aug 3, 2022 3:42 PM
Across the board, the best trolling motor batteries are likely to last at least all day on a charge, and not leave you stranded or weakened after hundreds of charge cycles. Beyond that, there are a myriad of considerations to take into account when buying your power source, including the size of your boat, your budget, how many you’ll need, and weight considerations.
When I bought my first bass boat in 1996, the choices were relatively simple: You bought what the marine dealer had, or whatever you could find at the local big box or automotive store. You also expected random failures, and at the least, to have to replace your batteries every few years. Some anglers I know even carried an extra in their tow vehicles for the semi-regular failures. At the time, we didn’t know better, but those limited choices…