Question for you electronics wizards...>>>

Thanks to everyone that helped!!!

As an aside, I sent email to both Eagle and Lowrance -- they are actually
the same company and are located in the same place in Tulsa and they run
almost identical websites -- but I got TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANSWERS TO
THE SAME QUESTION!!!!

I got this back from Eagle:

"Thank you for your inquiry. You can connect the sonar across a single
battery to obtain 12 volts for the unit. WE would recommend connecting
across the first battery instead of the second as it provides 0-12 volts and
is isolated from the charger or other 24 volt power accessories.

Thank you for choosing Eagle.


Eagle Customer Service
12000 E. Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74128

Customer Service: 1-800-324-1354
Eagle website: http://www.eaglesonar.com/"


But, I got this from Lowrance:

"Thank you for your inquiry. No, you cannot connect the Cuda 168 to the 24
volt system (2 - 12 volt batteries in series = 24 volts). This could fry
the sonar unit. You will need to connect the Cuda 168 to it's own 12 volt
battery. Considering weight and space you may want to consider a small
lawn/motorcycle or gel cell rechargeable battery.

If we can be of any further assistance please contact us.

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Lowrance Electronics
12000 E. Skelly Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74128
1-800-324-1356
www.lowrance.com

LEI: Parts & Accessories
1-800-324-0045
www.lei-extras.com"


I am going to go with the majority on this subject and hook my fish finder
up to one of the two batteries that I am running in my 24-volt system --
with the negative wire to the fish finder hooked up to the same terminal as
the negative wire to the motor.


THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!!!!


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Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA


"Marty S." wrote in message
...
I'm running 2 12-volt batteries running in series to power my 24-volt
electric motor in my jon boat (on an electric-only reservoir) and I want
to
run a fish finder. Here's my question -- can I safely run the fish finder
off of one of the 2 12-volt batteries while running the 24-volt motor?
Or,
is that going to burn up the fish finder? Should I just invest in a
couple
of 6-volt lantern batteries instead?

--
Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA