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The Best Way To Protect Your Boat From UV Damage

The Best Way To Protect Your Boat From UV Damage

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New Motorguide Xi3 Trolling Motor

New Motorguide Xi3 Trolling Motor

Trolling motors continue to evolve into more effective fishing tools.  We have been using the Xi5 motors from MotorGuide for years and have been very pleased. Now, MotorGuide just introduced the Xi3 motor which is a little lighter, and skips a few of the features of the Xi5 and comes in a little cheaper.  Here are the Features of the new Xi3...

Can I Use My Starting Battery As My Trolling Motor Battery Too?

Can I Use My Starting Battery As My Trolling Motor Battery Too?

With most boats, I would STRONGLY discourage your trying to use a trolling motor battery as a starting battery as well. That is never a good idea and you will be stuck on the water one day, if not the very first day that you try it.  Keep the trolling motor completely separate from the starting battery. The starting battery should be able to run your electronics and maybe livewell on light use and always maintain plenty of cranking amps to easily start your motor.