I did the simple and universal thing. I decided to just buy a lithium cranking battery. I have 3 motor I rotate, so investing quite a bit of money (relative to cost of motor) in one motor didn't make the most sense to me.
Thanks for the help yall!
Awesome! Thank you for video super helpful! I’m going to do more videos with my posts from now on. I’ll do some price matching on charging system vs just a lithium battery. Love this forum.
I have a 1977 Johnson 35 HP outboard with Electric start that runs great. Pushes my boat really well and has been a joy to use. I have restored my boat this fall, and its time to get a new cranking battery. I am considering 3 battery types. I'm having trouble deciding on best option.
1. Lithium...
Tongue weight is good no matter where I move boat within a few inches. I will move it back up on trailer.
Is the ideal location between the top picture and bottom picture? Thanks yall
Rob
u-1 battery will turn thing over plenty easy. I’d use the one from my mower or car to do compression test before spending cash on a battery for a motor I can’t use. My lawn mower is 26 hp. Fires right up easy with u-1. My outboards are 15/25/35 hp all will start with a u-1 battery.
I’m going to cut bunks down. I was able to assess to tongue weight and I’m already well within that 10%-15% range. Plan to cut bunks down in next few days. I made them longer as a temporary repair until I got the 2’ tongue extension welded on.
I’m restoring my boat. It’s time to get rid of the wood and install aluminum floors. I’m trying to decide on how thick of flooring I should go with 1/16th, 1/8th or something else? I will be putting foam under the aluminum.
I’ve got winch stand as far forward as it will go. Tongue weight is ok but I’ll have to reweigh it after I complete restore. Eliminated a bunch of unnecessary weight
