DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERY FOR YOUR FISH FINDER

LITHIUM BATTERY FOR YOUR FISH FINDER - SHOULD YOU GET ONE?
DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERY FOR YOUR FISH FINDER
Just wanted to discuss some of the benefits of lithium batteries and some of the reasons why you should or should not get one.
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[@J.WannaFish]

Good product overview. Have you tried their power station? I was thinking about picking it up to run gopros, depth finder and charge my phone.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

So I will be getting the power station once I get a new kayak.

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Could you big agree the Dakota lithium with the yak power wiring harness is a really legit set up for powering a yak.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Headwaters Kayak I have full ignitions on getting the Dakota power box when I get into a new yak. I think it looks awesome.

[@DEBOSFishing]

The power station would be awesome for recharging batteries and phone when you're out! Good overview, Matt!

[@dragsmoothfishingtv635]

Dakota Lithium just came out with a 170ah capacity battery which weights at 43 pounds. I have a Optima 55ah D34M which is also 43 pounds. If you are running a trolling motor on a kayak and you are going to use a lead acid or AGM batteries, it is worth it to make the switch to lithium especially if you are tournament kayak fishing. For example I ran the Optima down to 40 percent last week on my aluminum 14 foot V bottom Lowe Sea Nymph, and I ran it with a 62 pound Newport Vessels trolling motor and there was 2 of us on my boat with lots of gear, Castaic Lake California with lots of Chop but we did use the trolling motor mostly on level 1 since we had so much power with the 62lb trolling motor, once in a while ran it on level 5 and moving around speed 3 was good enough unless I wanted to pass my friends bass tracker pro 170 with his 45 pound trolling motor and jump to fish in front of them lol 😂. I already felt the power loss of the trolling motor at the end and most likely 1 more hour then battery would have been dead. To compare Dakota has a 54ah battery for sale at $499 compared to the $300 I paid for my AGM and like you said you can drain 100 percent and it weights at 17 pounds compared to my Optima 43 pounds. That’s substantial if you are running a trolling motor on your kayak. Good review 😁👍🇺🇸🍺👌💪👍 and lithium totally worth it if you are constantly fishing and use a trolling motor and can save a little. Having the best trolling motor won’t matter if you are stranded after 3 hours. Best thing about Dakota Lithium batteries is that they are made here in America 👌🇺🇸💪😁😎👍👍👍

[@brianmcquinn5897]

Really helpful! For those of us who are unlucky enough to only go fishing a few times a summer, this was really helpful

[@paulanderson2225]

I have one that I use on my Lowrance elite 9ti2. Lasted a 8 hr trip with no problems. Great battery

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Totally agree

[@martins.7175]

All weight matters you may not paddle 8-10hrs in hot weather against the wind but maximum weight saving is more crucial in a yak vs a boat. So reducing total weight for a kayak that may only have 350lbs max weight is also a safety consideration.

[@jimriley2812]

Not to mention the life of the battery itself is like 4x longer with a lithium. Still cheaper, lighter and much better than the anchor. Weight isn’t all about capacity. It’s also about maneuverability. In and out of the boat and such which makes COMPLETE sense if your carrying it around. No downside to the lithium including cost. Maybe more up front but still cheaper for the long haul.

[@bluedoggum8373]

I think the biggest problem with the lead acid as u touched on is they drop under required voltage well within the cycle. So you may only be able to use your battery with your fish finder with 50% or above remaining. It seems like a terrible waste and design to me for the purpose but I agree they are cost effective

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Great info. Thanks for posting.

[@PainterD54]

I found the lithium batteries to be quite expensive so I decided on just a cheaper AGM battery to power my depth finder. Then I noticed people are using their electric drill batteries to power their depth finders! Mine are 6AH -18v batteries (Milwaukee M18) and my depth finder can be powered by anywhere from 10 to 20 VDC, so I'm good to go! Just to be on the safe side, I hooked up an 18 to 12 volt converter to my depth finder so I wouldn't have any problems. I see some are running them with the full 18 volts but why take chances and the converter is only $10 or so.

[@betavinasmokewolf9890]

I agree. I wouldn’t buy it for the weight. Great video. Eventually I’ll get a lithium battery.

[@turtleman190]

Weight reduction in a kayak makes a difference the kayak will sit lower in the water with more weight witch will cause more drag so its something to consider also

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

just changing the battery will really not make that much of a difference - but yes you are right

[@jimkaminski871]

great video! you have convinced me to go lithium. Question for you though, do they make “marine grade” female spade terminals? Most of the lithium batteries Ive seen have the spade style terminals. Most of the videos Ive been watching tell you to run 10 or 12 gauge marine wire to your electronics and the terminals Ive seen them using are large for that size wire, but they’re all hooking them up to full size batteries. Any info would be appreciated.

[@kappy0405]

Great honest comparison.

[@18sparkie]

I was wondering is there a solar panel that could charge the lithium battery on a fly-in trip.

[@terrydeaton9586]

Great info...thanks.

[@jasonantonation8787]

Everyone keeps bashing the price. What’s the warranty on your sla? Is it 11 years like the Dakota? The life of the lithiums are 4 times longer or more. You get more power per dollar from a lithium ion. As for weight in a kayak, IT MAKES ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SENSE! IT MAKES SENSE FOR A GOD DAMN CRUISER OR A DINGY TO LOWER WEIGHT. Personal opinions on cost shouldn’t inspire reviews on function. But I guess that’s why you’re still 4200 subs and making nothing for your review

[@amosfox4176]

Amped Outdoors lithium batteries are just as good and way cheaper than Dakota's battery. Plus exceptional customer service. 60 ah Amped battery with charger is $369.00. Dakota 48 ah battery is $400.00. Amped 60 ah battery weighs 13 lbs.

[@BillaBong1]

Thanks for the great info. Im gonna go for the dakota batteries. Also do You know any good fishing spot in or near lodi.

[@HookLife]

Thanks for the great advice

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Thank you for watching.

[@newport5504]

Lithium must be expensive in the us compared to ones in Australia, just wondering do you know what voltage I can run my lithium down to thanks mate, I’m new to lithium , thanks mate

[@RisingMoon697]

Don't get it wet. Mine filled partially with water and it died. Called Dakota and phone just rang then went to voice mail. Just emailed them so I'll see what happens. I'll update if there is an issue.

[@Chaucerfaux1]

You didnt buy any change acquire the dakota power box with the batterie? from what i saw that little guy is pretty sweet little power box.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

It’s on my list to buy.

[@user-nb2sq9go4j]

Hello, just wondering if you or anyone else has used a 12/8ah for a hook2 on a kayak, connected with a solar panel,slow trickle charge ?

[@christopheradams857]

Can you run your livescope and fishfinder with the same battery? Thanks Chris

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

youll need a bigger one to run both all day

[@christopheradams857]

@@YankeeTankerOutdoors what size would you recommend?

[@ZZ430T56]

Do you need a special charger? Ty

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

I use the one that came with the battery. I honestly do not know the answer.

[@ZZ430T56]

@@YankeeTankerOutdoors So for $100 it comes with a charger? Ty

[@cabraljoshbeer]

Hey Mat, have you seen the Wilderness Systems battery? What do you think of it?

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

No I have not. I look it up.

[@cabraljoshbeer]

@@YankeeTankerOutdoors I have one and I think it's a great product. It's a bit pricey but you get what you paid for. Let me know what you think. Tight line and keep up the great work

[@cabraljoshbeer]

@@YankeeTankerOutdoors www.austinkayak.com/products/22487/Wilderness-Systems-Lithium-Battery.html

[@MOBBINOutdoors]

wilderness battery is not compatible with a lot of popular fish finders.

[@cabraljoshbeer]

@@MOBBINOutdoors true but it the same with most batteries. Not all of them are compatible with every piece of gear. You have to pick the one that works with the gear you have.

[@DingDangg]

I just got a garmin striker 4, how long will that last on 50% battery for the lead seal?

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

I don’t know what the output on that is. You’ll have to do some research.

[@gingertv7284]

Do you have to register your kayak with troller in state of ca?

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

If you have a trolling motor on a kayak you are not a kayaker you are a boater -

[@doobydoggshit]

That $99.00 battery lasts 3 days and it will charge your phone and run your fish finder

[@hookingnationtv7436]

How do you know when the battery is fully charged

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

The charger light will turn green.

[@flatheadfletch]

What about an AGM battery. Glass Matt

[@vqphan]

Can this be used for my haswing 20w trolling motor?

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

No clue.

[@larrythompson5617]

Thinking of a lithium for my fly in fishing trips for my Helix 10. Your thoughts?

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Sure. Why not. If you can afford it then do it.

[@Athon08]

Larry Thompson let me know how that work. Getting a Helix 7 this weekend

[@larrythompson5617]

@@Athon08 Will do providing trip not cancelled because of the Chine Flu..........

[@Athon08]

Larry Thompson haha screw that. Go fishing. We’ve been the last 3 weekends. Enjoy the sun

[@larrythompson5617]

@@Athon08 Would love to but still have 3 ft of ice on lakes.......

[@johnnylyons9602]

I guess you've never back county kayaked and had to Portage your kayak and gear.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

No. That just seems pointless. I’d take a canoe.

[@johnnylyons9602]

You still have to carry it weather you're in a canoe or a kayak. When you are Portageing every pound counts.

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

@@johnnylyons9602 yeah I know I have backpacked all my life..

[@huckfin1100]

Depth finders use such little power you could actually use the cheapest battery ! Don't believe me test it out people

[@bryangraham6912]

The lithium has an eleven year warranty.

[@bassattackva6988]

Just Dakota’s batteries. That’s an excellent point.