OK- debating whether to go lithium for my 9 ft pontoon. life span, cost, weight, run time differences... I get all that. I have read many posts and web articles but I still have a few questions.
I have read this...
"Lithium Batteries maintain higher voltages for longer. Motors engineered to make the most of flooded lead acid batteries can be damaged by the higher power output. To prevent this damage when using Lithium batteries you should not run your motor at its highest speeds, staying at 85%/Speed 8.5 or lower."
How do people address this with smaller trolling motors? Is this really an issue? If it is, I think it is a deal breaker for me. I don't want to have to keep checking that I might be over 85%.
Second- I have read about a "battery management system" that is important for lithium batteries. Are they usually part of the battery or do you have to buy that as well.
I am leaning toward buying a new lead acid battery and maybe a new trolling motor with a PWM built in. But the lithium option remains interesting to me.
I have read this...
"Lithium Batteries maintain higher voltages for longer. Motors engineered to make the most of flooded lead acid batteries can be damaged by the higher power output. To prevent this damage when using Lithium batteries you should not run your motor at its highest speeds, staying at 85%/Speed 8.5 or lower."
How do people address this with smaller trolling motors? Is this really an issue? If it is, I think it is a deal breaker for me. I don't want to have to keep checking that I might be over 85%.
Second- I have read about a "battery management system" that is important for lithium batteries. Are they usually part of the battery or do you have to buy that as well.
I am leaning toward buying a new lead acid battery and maybe a new trolling motor with a PWM built in. But the lithium option remains interesting to me.