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Old 10-20-2011, 11:41 PM
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Buying a X19 Xpress boat next week and will be replacing t/m and wonder what yall suggest. I have been looking at used ones and would like a 80lb since boat has battery setup for 24v but I am seeing several 101lb models for good prices, what yall think.
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Old 10-20-2011, 11:46 PM
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If you have spare room for another battery go for the 101 and dont look back
x2 dad picked up a used one off a demo bass boat for 400. Look around and hit up marine shops to see if they have one like that...he runs half power and we dont need to big motor on his 20ft champion bass boat.
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Better to have the power when you need it instead of needing it and not having it.
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I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb
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I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb
Too much power maybe?
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Battery replacement cost? 3x a $200 Optima battery.
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Battery replacement cost? 3x a $200 Optima battery.
that's somthin that bothers me, the boat has 3 optima red tops in it now so I was thinking I could just buy a new cranking battery but when the 3 tm batteries go out that would suck to replace.
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There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's
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There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's
will have to see what size the boat has now and if I decide to get a 101 I may get with you for info on the batteries
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There is a battery place by my house that has rebuilt AGM's for $65 ea, group 31's
I might could use a couple of them.

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that's somthin that bothers me, the boat has 3 optima red tops in it now so I was thinking I could just buy a new cranking battery but when the 3 tm batteries go out that would suck to replace.
With your money it shouldn't bother you. Probably got that much in your console in your truck.
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I want a Fortex Minn Kota and they run about $1200 for a 80lb new but I have seen a few used 101lb Fortex for $600ish, is there a reason people get rid of the 101lb
You may be onto something there !!! Start "Googling" the part number off of the 101's in question and look for reviews...

Personally I would stick with a 24v setup already in the Express, but thats just me...

When are you taking delivery ??? Pic time
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You may be onto something there !!! Start "Googling" the part number off of the 101's in question and look for reviews...

Personally I would stick with a 24v setup already in the Express, but thats just me...

When are you taking delivery ??? Pic time
hoping to get it this week but pics will come in the next few, got some cleaning to do before I will really claim her
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With your money it shouldn't bother you. Probably got that much in your console in your truck.
don't tell people my hideing spot, they will be breakin in my ol blue Ford
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don't tell people my hideing spot, they will be breakin in my ol blue Ford
I've heard that old blue Ford doesn't even have a console. Talk about making some crooks mad! Especially when they find out the doors aren't even locked.
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I've heard that old blue Ford doesn't even have a console. Talk about making some crooks mad! Especially when they find out the doors aren't even locked.
guess you beat them to it, you could have left console .
did you get your lugnuts fixed, did the compressor do what you needed?
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guess you beat them to it, you could have left console .
did you get your lugnuts fixed, did the compressor do what you needed?
I had to pull the axle out and use a hammer to get the studs in. The impact wouldn't do it.
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If you have spare room for another battery go for the 101 and dont look back
I've already told him that but he won't listen. I'll put money that when it's all said and done it has an 80lb on it.
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I've already told him that but he won't listen. I'll put money that when it's all said and done it has an 80lb on it.
from what I am seeing its not worth the trouble, I will have to not only get another battery but change out or add to onboard charger when I can just get me a 24v 80lb and bolt it down and be done.
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