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Written by Kevin Mick | |||
Sunday, 14 October 2007 06:15 | |||
I go back online to research about trolling motors and very quickly I realised the Minn Kota's were getting the best reviews and with their patented "Maximizer Technology" (that yields up to 5 times longer running time on a single charge) I thought I would go with one of them. Back to Cabela's to find out some are forward thrusting and come with a foot peddle and others are backward thrusting for the back of the boat, I needed one for the back of the boat. I guess I need to explain why we needed a electric motor to start of with, basically it's because Texas Parks and Wildlife restrict gas engines and only allow boats less than 30 feet and 10 mph. Anyway the trolling motor I wanted they had 1 in stock and couldn't find it. All of the staff at Cabella's I was dealing with had serious ADD the first one went to look and ended up speaking with another customer and forgot all about looking for this trolling motor this happened with 4 of the staff in total and in the end I was like f**k it I had to move on before I let one of them have it, I am sure they would remember me then. I think next time I go I'll take some ritalin with me to give to them. The online research had given me good advice and I decided to buy a Cabelas AGM battery as the reviews were fantastic no maintenance and by all accounts nothing could compare with it for how long the charge lasted for, here is what it says about them on the Cabelas website: The next generation of lead-acid batteries, our revolutionary Advanced Anglers series uses a separator similar to fiberglass to hold the electrolyte in place. This physical bond between the separator fibers, the lead plates and the container completely eliminates leaks and makes these some of the most vibration- and impact-resistant batteries on the market. These completely maintenance-free batteries also serve double-duty on the water, serving as either a cranking battery or a deep-cycle power source. In testing, this design lasted up to 400 drain/charge cycles, giving them a life span far surpassing conventional batteries. And they won't freeze, no matter what frigid conditions your boat endures during the off-season. Meets all EPA/OSHA marine requirements. FAA and DOT approved. One-year warranty.
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