Brent Chapman discusses the crucial role of reliable lithium marine batteries in modern fishing. Upgrading your boat batteries can dramatically improve your fishing experience with forward-facing sonar and other electronics requiring consistent voltage.
BATTERY SETUP
- STARTING BATTERY – Millertech 12V 190AH Dual Purpose Starting Battery w/ BT (12190-DP): Buy at Millertech
- ELECTRONICS BATTERIES (12V rigged in parallel) – Millertech 12V 100AH Sport Series Lithium Bluetooth Battery (12100G24): Buy at Millertech
- TROLLING MOTOR BATTERIES (36V rigged in parallel) – Millertech 36V 60AH Marine Trolling Battery (3660-BT): Buy at Millertech
WHY VOLTAGE MATTERS FOR FORWARD-FACING SONAR
Maintaining consistent voltage is essential for clear sonar images. Forward-facing sonar performs best at around 13 volts of power or higher. Chapman explains how voltage impacts sonar clarity, with drops below 13 volts making detecting fish and your bait harder, especially at a distance and with smaller baits.
THE ADVANTAGES OF LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries outperform traditional AGM batteries in both longevity and reliability. Unlike AGM and lead-acid batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries, like Chapman’s Millertech’s, deliver stable voltage throughout the discharge cycle.
EASY MONITORING WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES
Another plus of his batteries is built-in Bluetooth, which allows Chapman to monitor voltage, reserves, and battery health in real-time via an intuitive Bluetooth app. He demonstrates how this feature simplifies power management so he can focus on fishing.
UPGRADE YOUR BOAT BATTERIES TODAY
Investing in high-quality lithium batteries is a game-changer for many high-demand users. Whether competing in tournaments or enjoying a weekend on the water, these batteries ensure optimal performance for forward-facing sonar and other electronics.
BOAT SETUP
- BOAT – Triton 21XP: Check out at Triton Boats
- MOTOR – Mercury Pro XS 250 hp: Check out at Mercury
- TROLLING MOTOR – Garmin Force Trolling Motor: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- FISH FINDER – Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with Navionics+: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
- FORWARD-FACING SONAR (FFS) – Garmin LVS34 LiveScope Plus Live Scanning Sonar Transducer: Buy at Bass Pro Shops
