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1 or 2 batteries on a 17 Montauk
gnpwder105	#1  Posted on 06/17/09 - 7:08 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/14/07	Help, I'll make this simple All I currently have is GPS, Bilge pump, Nav/stern lights, and at the most I would add an AM FM stereo and a "cigarette lighter" for cell phone charging. No trolling motors/fish finders or other items. Do you think I could get away with one deep cycle battery? Thanks. I am actually going to be in the water in 5 days for the first time in 3 years!
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 06/17/09 - 7:12 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I am a believer in one battery for smaller boats unless there is an electric trolling motor involved. You don't mention what engine you have. Can you emergency rope start your engine? Most older OMC's and other manufacturers have the capability to emergency rope start the engine. If you can emergency rope start your engine, there is no need for 2 batteries. See this thread. http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_45064 I use one Starting battery only on my Outrage 18' with a 150hp Evinrude and an 8hp Evinrude kicker. No need for a deep cycle in my opinion. Edited by Joe Kriz on 06/17/09 - 7:17 PM
Guts	#3  Posted on 06/17/09 - 7:55 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 612 Comments: 8 Joined: 11/21/08	I have two (group 24), but you should be fine with one. I also carry a one group 28 in the cooler for one of the ELEC-TRA-MATE reels, when fishing bottom.. hence my email name [sebastes]
gnpwder105	#4  Posted on 06/18/09 - 3:42 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/14/07	1995 Mercury ELPTO (reconditioned from top to bottom) New engine to me. I'm thinking that if I am going to be going out on a long run, I might pick up a rechargeable starting pack. Thanks guys.
MW	#5  Posted on 06/18/09 - 3:50 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	One battery should do it. I would put in a fixed "VHF" Marine radio in place of the "Am/Fm Stereo". Matt
gnpwder105	#6  Posted on 06/18/09 - 3:58 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/14/07	I have a VHF Icom rechargeable hand held, so I am hold off on that install. Thanks.
whalersal	#7  Posted on 06/18/09 - 5:14 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 3 Joined: 04/19/05	I think it depends if you trailer or not. I keep my Montauk docked at my second home. I think it a good idea to use two batteries on any non-self-bailing boat with a bilge pump, if you leave the boat in the water that is... If heavy rains drain a battery before you can get down to tend to the boat, you have the second battery to switch to, or to start up.
Eri	#8  Posted on 06/18/09 - 5:18 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 157 Comments: 4 Joined: 10/09/08	Use a PWC battery as a back up. They have lots of power and are much much lighter. Use it for your accessories and install a battery switch or just keep it as a spare. Just remember if you have it for a spare the terminal ends are much smaller the a bigger battery so you will have to compensate for that.
Phil T	#9  Posted on 06/18/09 - 5:54 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Given that the originator has a classic Montauk, if left in the water where rainfall is a possibility, I recommend pulling the bilge plug. While a small amount of water will remain in the bilge, any additional water will drain out. No need to risk a drained battery and a hull full of water. I had a similar setup on my 1987 Montauk and when left on an out-haul for a few days, I just pulled the drain plug. The k.i.s. principle in action. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Blackduck	#10  Posted on 06/18/09 - 7:07 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	One battery, type 24 starting is all you should ever need. Walter Reynolds 1973 Boston Whaler 16 Nauset 90 HP Yamaha
ossnap	#11  Posted on 06/18/09 - 7:14 AM
Member Posts: 27 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/09/09	My second battery keeps the shrimp alive.
Mr T	#12  Posted on 06/18/09 - 7:19 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 230 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/07/08	I am a big fan of backup, I run a group 24 starting for the main and a type 24 deep cycle for all of the electrical. Overkill? Yeah but I'd rather have a spare.
theo	#13  Posted on 06/18/09 - 7:21 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 252 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/26/08	x10 on 1 battery. Go boating!! :grin Ted 1985 15' CC, 1994 60 hp Merc (Wednesday built), 5" jack plate
bottomfish	#14  Posted on 06/18/09 - 8:46 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 198 Comments: 32 Joined: 01/07/09	My opinion 2 batts if going anywhere offshore. Having a backup is a must if going alone. Safety and security = guaranteed fun. The weight and cost are minimal. My 2 cents...
gnpwder105	#15  Posted on 06/18/09 - 9:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/14/07	Thank you everyone! I am going with 3 batteries..... I think I am going to need an inverter to run the computer and have internet underway to make sure I am on track with what I am trying to do! I am going to KISS it. One battery!
Bo Neato	#16  Posted on 06/18/09 - 4:46 PM
Member Posts: 79 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/08/07	gnpwder105 wrote: 1995 Mercury ELPTO (reconditioned from top to bottom) New engine to me. I'm thinking that if I am going to be going out on a long run, I might pick up a rechargeable starting pack. Thanks guys. You'll have peace of mind, and they're handy to have around even without the boat.