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Old 09-29-2019, 01:24 PM   #2
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Hi! A former student has made an electric trolling motor contribution to my son's first boat project, but I'll need a battery/charger. Would I use a 12v trickle, regular car battery charger, etc.? Is a solar charger reasonable $? And what type battery would I be looking for?

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Look for a deep cycle marine battery with a high amp hour rating. As far as a charger goes, look for a smart charger that will both charge and maintain whatever type of battery you end up with (AGM, Lead Acid, etc). They are relatively cheap on Amazon.

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