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#51
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 / Re: Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ulti...
Last post by djkimmel - January 08, 2024, 04:52:27 PMQuote from: Eric on January 08, 2024, 12:56:23 PMFigures. I see the post a day late.
Close, but no cig... tickets.
Unfortunately, I now have no tickets left. Unless someone doesn't show up, but that is usually too late to do much if it happens. I'll be giving away tickets for Outdoorama before the end of next month. Don't know if you've been to that one? Lots of stuff that beats sitting at home. Then there's the March Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids. I'll probably give away a few tickets there too. #52
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 / Re: Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ulti...
Last post by Eric - January 08, 2024, 12:56:23 PMFigures. I see the post a day late.
#53
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 / Re: Win 2 tickets to 2024 Ulti...
Last post by djkimmel - January 07, 2024, 01:02:20 PMWell, this one is easy. Nobody won. Luckily, I have an alternate use for entry tickets.
#54
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by djkimmel - January 07, 2024, 01:01:14 PMYes, it is.
#55
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by Bigbass201 - January 06, 2024, 04:43:27 PMQuote from: djkimmel on January 03, 2024, 01:03:57 PMI'd heard that about outboards. I saw something about the battery I'm getting maybe being approved by Mercury, but I would check before assuming that. I have a Yamaha that I'm having worked on this spring to see if it is still workable. Haven't used it in quite awhile.
My old Ranger only has room for 3 batteries, and I have a 24/36V trolling motor. I believe I need to have 3 batteries of the same size and type for that to work right, though I usually only use it in 24V.
Assuming I don't buy a different trolling motor, I'd probably stick with the 3 Deka 31 Wet Cell batteries I already have for it. I definitely have no plans to buy more Lithium batteries. Way over my budget. I could use the one for my little portable electric motor maybe if I still do rowboat rentals a fair amount this coming season, but then I need the Lithium charger I think.
Don't believe either of the ancient chargers I have now would work for Lithium. Lithium wasn't an option when I bought those chargers. Won't worry about it much until I actually get the battery I was told I won. When/If I get it, I'll figure something out.
Keep us posted on this. I ended up selling my 2003 Ranger 520 Comanche. It had a Yamaha 225 VMax on it. It sucked my wallet dry after each fishing trip. I ended up going back to a Bass Tracker 190. It has a 125 Mercury on it that burns hardly any fuel. It was tough getting batteries in there but was able to set up a 24-volt system for trolling motor. I'm happy so far. I just need to be able to get the grandkids out fishing these days. I don't see many competitive fishing days in the future. I just don't have the time to pre-fish and compete in today's tournament series. Something to be said for fun fishing. It's more relaxing and lot less pressure.
#56
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 / Re: 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show...
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 03:01:01 PMBadge setup is the same as last year. Message me if you have questions Mike and Charlie. Thanks!
#57
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 01:03:57 PMI'd heard that about outboards. I saw something about the battery I'm getting maybe being approved by Mercury, but I would check before assuming that. I have a Yamaha that I'm having worked on this spring to see if it is still workable. Haven't used it in quite awhile.
My old Ranger only has room for 3 batteries, and I have a 24/36V trolling motor. I believe I need to have 3 batteries of the same size and type for that to work right, though I usually only use it in 24V.
Assuming I don't buy a different trolling motor, I'd probably stick with the 3 Deka 31 Wet Cell batteries I already have for it. I definitely have no plans to buy more Lithium batteries. Way over my budget. I could use the one for my little portable electric motor maybe if I still do rowboat rentals a fair amount this coming season, but then I need the Lithium charger I think.
Don't believe either of the ancient chargers I have now would work for Lithium. Lithium wasn't an option when I bought those chargers. Won't worry about it much until I actually get the battery I was told I won. When/If I get it, I'll figure something out.
My old Ranger only has room for 3 batteries, and I have a 24/36V trolling motor. I believe I need to have 3 batteries of the same size and type for that to work right, though I usually only use it in 24V.
Assuming I don't buy a different trolling motor, I'd probably stick with the 3 Deka 31 Wet Cell batteries I already have for it. I definitely have no plans to buy more Lithium batteries. Way over my budget. I could use the one for my little portable electric motor maybe if I still do rowboat rentals a fair amount this coming season, but then I need the Lithium charger I think.
Don't believe either of the ancient chargers I have now would work for Lithium. Lithium wasn't an option when I bought those chargers. Won't worry about it much until I actually get the battery I was told I won. When/If I get it, I'll figure something out.
#58
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Re: Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by Bigbass201 - January 03, 2024, 11:12:20 AMExtremely expensive, but you can go for days without charging them. One thing to look into is whether it voids any type of warranty on your boat motor. I don't remember which company or how long ago, but one of them said using the Lithium batteries would void the motor warranty.
#59
Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion / Lithium Battery Chargers
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 10:05:43 AMJust wondered how many of you out there have made the big leap to Lithium batteries? If so, which charger are you using to recharge them? I may have won a lithium battery and trying to decide what to do with it (haven't received it yet). Thanks!
#60
Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 / Re: KVD AND Z at the 2024 Ulti...
Last post by djkimmel - January 03, 2024, 09:44:49 AMThe 2024 Ultimate Fishing Show Seminar Schedule has been posted. Click the link to get the latest updates on the schedule from the Showspan website.
Two by KVD on Thursday and two by Mark Zona scheduled at this time.
Two by KVD on Thursday and two by Mark Zona scheduled at this time.