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And other mechanical/boatie types.
How many CCA do Outboards require to start?
I have a Johnson 1977 85hp that can be hard to start.
I am looking to replace the current battery which came out of a hilux a while ago.
When new it was 530 CCA.
Thanks in advance
I would have thought that would be OK, go for a gel battery and keep it on a good quality trickle charger 24/7
I would agree but bigger is always better too. I run a 2 battery system with independent charging on eachQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
That's what I want Mikee! House battery for sitting fishing with all the lights going, slowly getting them all changed to led:)
Thanks guys.
I will look into the price difference between a 530 CCA and say 650 CCA and decide. If the battery is new and looked after rather than half tired like @Rushy I am hoping it should be good to go.
I like the idea of a second battery and was going to have one up front for electronics to run off.
Is it a good idea to have the "House" battery ready to boost the starting battery if it needs to for some reason? If so what size cable would be able to carry enough juice to help?
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I just keep going and going Puku.
What size is your battery? @Rushy
Small and blue?
Measured in mg not cca I think
Thats what I have one battery purely for Start / Winch and everything else comes off the 140AH Deep Cycle. I have an "Emergency Parallel" Switch fitted in the event the start battery fails but this is unlikely (given the Start battery is only for motor and winch is only operated with motor running) but its there just in case.Quote:
Originally Posted by puku
Both batteries are down back of boat with 5mm2 2 core from Deep Cycle supplying electronics etc up front.
Hope that helps with a older motor you might need a vsr if you only have a single charging circuit
Your house battery would have to be as big, so put it at the rear as well and run smaller cables to your electronics, you'll need a switch inline so you can charge both from the outboardQuote:
Originally Posted by puku
Shit just ignore my post hahahahaha:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Rushy's battery looks like thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
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Has many negatives and not many positives:D
Ok. I was thinking of putting battery up front to help level it out. It's a bit bum heavy atm.
I was thinking run the motor and bilge off starter battery. And cabin light, depth sounder and radio off house.
I will think this over a while
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Put your seat further forward :D
A single triple A but then I am a special low current draw model. Ha ha ha haQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Yup Mikee. I hope a heathen like yourself is not sipping on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Zero chance of that, Its not beer in that bottle :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
It's real beer in that bottle Mikee. You just don't know the difference. Ha ha ha ha.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Oh but I do know exactly whats in THAT bottle and its DRAINO or some other toilet cleaner :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
Nope it a toilet worse nightmare !:yuush:
I don't understand why Maca. In my experience, it pre softens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
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Originally Posted by Rushy
I truly suspect that may well be the most totally understated description of the century @Rushy you should run for Mayor of Auckland
@Rushy would be a "Never Ready."Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Bigger is ALWAYS better when it comes to marine batteries - just don't go stupid and fit 6 forklift batteries!
And a trickle charger for the winter months is the best maintenance for it.
Just remember - you can't push start a boat.
Late arrival to the thread...been bush.
I would think that battery should do fine if in good nick, a bigger capacity cca might last a bit longer but cost more.
I would take Mikees or Maccas advice over mine tho I only use electricity to melt stuff.
I resemble that remark GM. Ha ha ha ha.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
I have had a pretty good look. The main wiring had a pretty thick coating of insulation tape over it all. That is now off for inspection.Quote:
Originally Posted by hamsav
Also taken the carbs off to have a clean up. So it may be a while before it's back in the water
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Don't forget to change to plugs! I got a new motor doing that last week, I also run it, a Johnson big looper 130 HP V4, on premium gas.
Does it have enough compression to warrant running premium?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
It got new plugs in November. The compression ranges from 100-125 psi, not great but not bad for an older motor either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
