The TM didn't die, but it doesn't have the juice that it used to. I use the
boat almost weekly for 8+ months a year and I fish hard on a river half of
that time. I don't really think I have any wiring deficiencies. I'm just
asking for brand and design type advice for battery replacements. The
current batteries are Delco and I have access to any Delco products at cost
(uncle in the business) but I would consider something else if it were
better.

Thanks again,
Rich P


"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
...
The problem with the trolling motor batteries could very well be the size
of
the feed wiring. I had 10ga. on mine and the batteries would only last a
few
hours, plus if I ran it on #5 speed for a bit, the TM would blow the 50amp
breaker. I changed the wiring to soft 6ga. and I've never had another
problem, and the batteries last me all day no matter how much I use them.
Check to see if there's anything else drawing off of the starter battery
besides the cranking, if there is, change all of the extra to the TM
battery.


"Rich P" wrote in message
...
O.K., I took the Ranger out for the first time yesterday and after about
4
hours of fishing and motoring about I noticed that the battery that
starts
the motor (cranking) was getting noticeably weak. I also feel that I'm
not
getting full power from my 2 trolling motor batteries. So, the
question
is
: Do any of you have specific name brand recommendations or style/type
suggestions? I think I will replace all 3 this week if I can, but I
don't
know where to look for a good set. The batteries were only about a year
old
when I picked up the boat 3 years ago, but I think they've finally had
it.

Thanks,
Rich P

P.S. Me and a friend had 10 stripers on the Hackensack River in case you
were wondering, none bigger than about 4.5 lbs. but most over 3.