I’ve had to send my Ionic back several times for issues, they took care of it each time but definitely a hassle for what they cost. Also depending on the setup I actually lost top end speed and handling with removing the heavier agm batteries. The lithium’s are awesome for power and length of discharge but there are some cons.
Great video! I also run lithium on my 21’ Skeeter. 36v ultrex, 3- 12 inch Helix, 360, and 12 in Garmin live scope. 2- 125 Ionix for for outboard and all other electrical loads. 3 Ionix 50s for trolling motor. On average use 35% every 10 hours. Love lithium batteries. Only suggestion is on trolling motor if you’re fishing heavy current where you are running your trolling motor constantly at or near maximum output the 50s are only good for about 4-5 hours. So I suggest 125s for your trolling motor. If you don’t the 50s will supply all you need.
Gabe. Great info as usual. Your trolling motor set up looks right on. But I have been checking out batters for my boat too and I have an older motor 200hp mercury. I have found out you can damage some of the older motors that have stater to generate electricity to charge batteries this might damage lithium battery’s. Battery management system might see this and shut battery off to protect itself. Then you can’t start motor. I don’t do a good job of explaining this but bottom line is. Lithium for starting your motor has some issues need to check further.
To answer one of your followers question. Most of your older chargers are low amp. If your charger comes with multiple settings you can charge on the AGM setting. But if run a lithium completely down it has a chip that will shut it down. For it to start taking a charge it has to receive a pulse. The lithium chargers are designed to give it this pulse. So if you have one that will not change. This is probably why when not using a lithium charger.
I always plug my Charger up when I get home on my lithiums never check to see how much I used I don’t know if it’s right or not but that’s what I always do 😂😂😂
I’ve had to send my Ionic back several times for issues, they took care of it each time but definitely a hassle for what they cost. Also depending on the setup I actually lost top end speed and handling with removing the heavier agm batteries. The lithium’s are awesome for power and length of discharge but there are some cons.
Great video! I also run lithium on my 21’ Skeeter. 36v ultrex, 3- 12 inch Helix, 360, and 12 in Garmin live scope. 2- 125 Ionix for for outboard and all other electrical loads. 3 Ionix 50s for trolling motor. On average use 35% every 10 hours. Love lithium batteries. Only suggestion is on trolling motor if you’re fishing heavy current where you are running your trolling motor constantly at or near maximum output the 50s are only good for about 4-5 hours. So I suggest 125s for your trolling motor. If you don’t the 50s will supply all you need.
Thanks Joe. Fishing with you got me very interested in making the switch. Appreciate the feedback!
I've had my eyes on a lithium battery for awhile now. Maybe one day I can make the purchase
Man they are pricey but nice. I'd burn up my current batteries then make the switch.
Gabe. Great info as usual. Your trolling motor set up looks right on. But I have been checking out batters for my boat too and I have an older motor 200hp mercury. I have found out you can damage some of the older motors that have stater to generate electricity to charge batteries this might damage lithium battery’s. Battery management system might see this and shut battery off to protect itself. Then you can’t start motor. I don’t do a good job of explaining this but bottom line is. Lithium for starting your motor has some issues need to check further.
Good point. Have to check with the manufacturer to see what they recommend. A quality Lithium battery complies with Most newer 4 strokes manufactures.
To answer one of your followers question. Most of your older chargers are low amp. If your charger comes with multiple settings you can charge on the AGM setting. But if run a lithium completely down it has a chip that will shut it down. For it to start taking a charge it has to receive a pulse. The lithium chargers are designed to give it this pulse. So if you have one that will not change. This is probably why when not using a lithium charger.
Good information, thanks for sharing!
I finally broke down and got a livescope yesterday. I now have to get a battery for just that and a charger
It'll be worth it. The initial investment hurts
Nice review, thanks.
Thanks
Good information, what size will you need on your new boat. Thanks for sharing.
I have a 135 AH for big motor, graphs and accessories and (2) 36 volt 50 AH for trolling motor.
I switched th lith 2 years ago....best thing I ever did, puts LE and agm to shame.
Good information, really helps when you’re a female. 🤷♀️. You’ll have to do a video also when you get your new boat!! 🙏🎣🚤✌🏼
Thanks. I will for sure. I'll show off the new vessel.
I always plug my Charger up when I get home on my lithiums never check to see how much I used I don’t know if it’s right or not but that’s what I always do 😂😂😂
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
Why would you need a special lithium battery charger? I thought 12 volt is 12 volts no matter how you look at it??
Agm, lead acid, and lithium are all charged in different phases. Look it up. Noco chargers let you pick on each bank, which is nice
Thanks tbeavers
@@tbeavers23 I didn't know.. thanks for letting me know so I won't mess us my lithiums when I get me some 👍
You don't need to charge them until you get below 50%
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