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Topic: Dragonfly Battery Question  (Read 1647 times)

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Dave W.

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I bought a dragonfly 7 the other day. Was reading specs online and it said it's operating voltage range is 10.8-15.6v. I have a 12v battery that I used for my elite 4 hdi. Will I need to get a bigger battery for this unit to function correctly or will the 12v battery be sufficient?

Thanks for the responses.


Dave


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I use 12v 9amp and it lasts all day.  Make sure its Deep Cycle. 
« Last Edit: November 16, 2014, 06:28:09 PM by FishingAddict »
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Dave W.

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I use 12v 9amp and it lasts all day.  Make sure its Deep Cycle.

cheers man! thanks!

Also thanks for the link to the hodges marine page. 500 for a dragonfly 7 was a great deal!  :smt001
« Last Edit: November 16, 2014, 06:31:43 PM by Imposter Dave W. »


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3 back to back Saltwater trips lately and the unit definitely put me of top of fish.
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I'm super excited for it! Im going to wait until my new Revo arrives before I install it though.


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I'm super excited for it! Im going to wait until my new Revo arrives before I install it though.

Use a RAM 1.5 inch ball when you mount it.  You get a real secure grip.  The 1 inch ball doesn't have enough torque. 

Here a nice ling limit at TC last Saturday when I found good structure.
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