Topic: questions on a 2006 pantera with a 200 merc

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July 3, 2011 at 1:47 am #419826

tattednfishing
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is it possible to install a 3rd battery on board for the trolling motor? i bought 2 new batts for it and never fails start off the day fully charged and not even halfway through the tourny they always die what could i do or what might be the problem. also whats a good new trolling motor size to put on this boat?1 last question what is the best way to get more top speed and less chine walk? thanks for any help Last edited by tattednfishing on July 3rd, 2011, 2:46 am, edited 1 time in total.

July 3, 2011 at 2:17 am #419828

Bass Cat Boats
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What trolling motor are you running Im assuming its a 24 volt? Are you using one of the batteries as a trolling/cranking battery. What size batteries did you buy? I would say at least an 80lb thrust or up Minn Kota Maxum, or Fortrex.If you want to get the full potential wot #s out of your boat then youre gonna have to learn to drive through the chinewalk. Prop and jp height can reduce chinewalk but youre not gonna get rid of it if you want to hit those speeds. What prop are you running now?

July 3, 2011 at 6:12 am #419830

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Better batteries are a great reason. If you are having trouble with your cranking battery, then go to the AGM 31 series on the main battery and you will see a large improvement.

July 3, 2011 at 3:18 pm #419832

tattednfishing
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Its got a motorguide 24 volt 70 on it right now no it has 2 trolling motor batt and a seperate cranking batt. And the batts are the stowaway deap cycle 27dc. Im not sure what brand prop is on it it came with it i know its a 25 pitch though.

July 3, 2011 at 3:21 pm #419834

tattednfishing
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The cranking batterie has necer given me a problem its just the trolling motor battery

July 3, 2011 at 3:55 pm #419835

gchagler
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First you should probably have your batteries tested then make sure your charger is fully charging both batteries. When you go out and run them down check them and see if both are run down equally. 27group batteries are on the lower end of the spectrum but should do better than they are for you. As far as prop try a 25 fury.

July 3, 2011 at 4:48 pm #419838

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Ok cool ill take them to get tested. Thanks for the help
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