Mbocco Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hi Folks Looking for opinions: I bought a Minn Kota Endura C2 30 for my yak. Now I’m doing battery research. I’m considering a basic deep cycle marine battery (wet) probably 24-27 size. I’d lean towards a 24 because I don’t really want to carry around a 60lb battery. Any suggestions? But I’ve also been considering a 55aH scooter AGM battery. Lighter but more expensive. Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I have the big 27 for my canoe & it's a heavy !! I've had it for about 7-8 years and keep it in my cold garage all winter and recharge it every month. It's just a cheap Walmart brand . It has pushed my 90 lb.(empty) canoe around local spots without a problem . Your yak will not need as much energy , so I would consider the light batteries . ......and that depends on how much time you put on it each trip . I'm sure others here who run yaks and canoes will chime in . Captain Hooksets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hooksets Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I agree with Smerch, 27s are quite heavy- I have 3 of them in my boat! I think a 24 should be fine and should last you a full day of fishing especially in a kayak. I’m on my second trio of Interstates. My last trio lasted me 9 years! A little more expensive but I get them at a low cost from a mechanic friend of mine. You can sometimes get good deals on an Everstart battery at Walmart or a Nautilus at Canadian tire. These will be just fine and won’t break the bank. Make sure to take care of it and should last you a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgm Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I got my boat batteries at pro battery shops on hwy 20 by the allanburg bridge. They were pretty knowledgeable in pointing me to the best battery for my needs. Maybe give them a call and see what they recommend. Pricing was decent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Turf Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I just picked up two 27 series and a 24 for a cranking battery from Costco. Great price and reviews. When the price comes down on Lithium batteries I would sure be tempted to go that way, just can't justify it now with the price. The main benefit of an AGM as I see it is that it can handle being placed in odd positions, like on its side, if you had to in you Yak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 All good advice fellas. Thanks. I use a nice weightless lithium battery for my sonar. It lasts for days. But for a motor, ya, super expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukefish99 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 5/10/2020 at 9:49 AM, Mbocco said: I bought a Minn Kota Endura C2 30 for my yak. How do you like this motor? Is 30" a good shaft length for a yak? I am not looking for speed or anything just a low maintenance motor that will last a few years I was debating whether to upgrade to a pedal powered kayak but i decided a paddle is better for most of my fishing. I would like to be able to easily troll and such so that is why I am looking into a trolling motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 21 minutes ago, Lukefish99 said: How do you like this motor? Is 30" a good shaft length for a yak? I am not looking for speed or anything just a low maintenance motor that will last a few years I was debating whether to upgrade to a pedal powered kayak but i decided a paddle is better for most of my fishing. I would like to be able to easily troll and such so that is why I am looking into a trolling motor. I actually sold that set up earlier this year and bought a peddle yak. That Min Kota worked great however. The new yak with the peddles is even better though. Oldtown Sportsman PDL. I just found it cumbersome to always cart around the motor and the battery. After upgrading to the PDL I will never look back. Tyler0420, Bubba14 and smerchly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Mbocco said: I just found it cumbersome to always cart around the motor and the battery. After upgrading to the PDL I will never look back. I hope to have my large aluminum canoe in the water soon , just waiting for a good day to spray paint it when there's no wind . I also find it a task to use my Minn Kota and lug that deep cell battery in and out of the boat & van . ....so I'll be paddling it most of the time .(not easy to do in a freighter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted June 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 30 minutes ago, smerchly said: I hope to have my large aluminum canoe in the water soon , just waiting for a good day to spray paint it when there's no wind . I also find it a task to use my Minn Kota and lug that deep cell battery in and out of the boat & van . ....so I'll be paddling it most of the time .(not easy to do in a freighter) I can tow you around by peddle and rope if you like. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mbocco said: I can tow you around by peddle and rope if you like. I may call you up on that sir ! It may be to your advantage also to give your legs a tune up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukefish99 Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Mbocco said: I actually sold that set up earlier this year and bought a peddle yak. That Min Kota worked great however. The new yak with the peddles is even better though. Oldtown Sportsman PDL. I just found it cumbersome to always cart around the motor and the battery. After upgrading to the PDL I will never look back. I think a peddle kayak is better for traveling distances but i spend a lot of time in shallow water where a peddle system would be too deep. WIth a trolling motor i can use it depending on my situation so that's why i stuck with my paddle. That trolling motor seems good enough for me but the battery's do get a bit pricey lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted June 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Yup that’s cool. So many options! As long as you pick what’s best for your needs then you won’t regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 While were at it , what is the minimum safety gear required for yaks and canoes ? ...need a floating flashlight & whistles too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted July 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Pretty sure you need a whistle (which is attached to my PFD), a floating flashlight and a rope with the float. Not sure why. They sell that orange container with everything in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, Mbocco said: They sell that orange container with everything in it. Mine is some where in my yak. I should probably Velcro it near a hatch opening so I can find it when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Guelph Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 If your kayak is a sit on top the law requires only a PDF with a whistle as long as you are wearing it at all times. You don’t require an orange safety kit or anything else. Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 i checked it out with Mr.Google and he said ...... scroll down ....not much required for our yaks & canoes ...no bail cans for paddle boards lol https://ebsadventure.com/blogs/news/18285581-what-do-i-really-need-to-bring-paddling-transport-canada-requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted July 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, Steve_Guelph said: If your kayak is a sit on top the law requires only a PDF with a whistle as long as you are wearing it at all times. You don’t require an orange safety kit or anything else. Oh good because I never carry it. In fact I recommissioned the floating line thing that came in the container as my anchor rope. 🤣 NiagaraRiverFisher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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