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Post by stonefish on Dec 4, 2012 21:56:06 GMT
Power (batteries for fish finders)Batteries come in many shapes, sizes, volts and amps How do you know whats right for your fish finder ? Nearly all marine electronics are 12 volt The two types here are lithium ion and std lead acid ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2163.jpg) ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2162.jpg) Each type has its benefits lithium ion batteries are very light and powerful were the lead acid is much cheaper A fish finder needs power and the basic models will run fine on low amps eg 3 amp 12 volt, more expensive models and combo units will perform better with more amps eg 7 to 9 amp battery Here are 3 lead acid battery's A small combo charger and batteries ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2162.jpg) A 3.2 amp 12 volt battery ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2157.jpg) a 7.2 amp battery ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2156.jpg) Here are 2 lithium ion batteries and charger kits A 5.2 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2158.jpg) A 9.7 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery ![](http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h390/stonefish11/DSCF2163.jpg) The major advantage to a lithium battery is its weight and charge time The major disadvantage is the cost These batteries are available from
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