Fish Finder Battery Not Charging

11.5 is not good. probably means one of your cells is shot. Charger seems to be working fine however.

I like these:
https://dakotalithium.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Any specific model? It will be the best if I can still use the hobie battery kit holder.

Hi James
https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-10ah-battery/?v=7516fd43adaa
Both 12v 7ah & 10ah will fit on Hobie battery holder, but definitely go w/ 10ah.
I’ve been using for almost 5yrs and never had any issues.
They will last much longer than Lead Acid.

11.5 is not good. probably means one of your cells is shot. Charger seems to be working fine however.

Does that mean the battery is done?

I like these:
https://dakotalithium.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Any specific model? It will be the best if I can still use the hobie battery kit holder.

Hi James
https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-10ah-battery/?v=7516fd43adaa
Both 12v 7ah & 10ah will fit on Hobie battery holder, but definitely go w/ 10ah.
I’ve been using for almost 5yrs and never had any issues.
They will last much longer than Lead Acid.

Thank you, Naoaki

I will go with the bigger one. Does it come with the sealed wires? Or that is something I need to do it my self?

Can I still use the hobie battery charger on this? Or do I need to order a new one?

11.5 is not good. probably means one of your cells is shot. Charger seems to be working fine however.

Does that mean the battery is done?

Yeah. Take it to a recycler, they fetch $1 each up here.

I like these:
https://dakotalithium.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Any specific model? It will be the best if I can still use the hobie battery kit holder.

Hi James
https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-10ah-battery/?v=7516fd43adaa
Both 12v 7ah & 10ah will fit on Hobie battery holder, but definitely go w/ 10ah.
I’ve been using for almost 5yrs and never had any issues.
They will last much longer than Lead Acid.

Thank you, Naoaki

I will go with the bigger one. Does it come with the sealed wires? Or that is something I need to do it my self?

Can I still use the hobie battery charger on this? Or do I need to order a new one?

no you will want a charger made for lithium batteries.  I think you would likely need to wire yourself but it is really easy. I am sure some local NCKA could help you once you get your battery. 

edit: you're not really that far from me. I could help you with it if you want some help.  It really would only take maybe 15 minutes. 

I recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/YakAttack-Nocqua-Pro-Power-10Ah/dp/B07PJVTM9X/ref=asc_df_B07PJVTM9X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241986712736&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5769785357327616485&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031975&hvtargid=pla-669673721748&psc=1
Its super light weight, waterproof, made for yaks, and in general, pretty badass. 

It's done. Check out this voltage chart.  Note this chart only works for lead acid batteries. Lithium tend to maintain the same voltage despite remaining capacity.

I bought a lithium bioenno battery so I have an extra 12ah lead acid battery if you want it.  Used only a few times.  It's really heavy. 

Yeah. Take it to a recycler, they fetch $1 each up here.

Thanks for the confirmation, Dough

Will do that!

no you will want a charger made for lithium batteries.  I think you would likely need to wire yourself but it is really easy. I am sure some local NCKA could help you once you get your battery. 

edit: you're not really that far from me. I could help you with it if you want some help.  It really would only take maybe 15 minutes.
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Got it. I will buy both the battery and charger. Any chance you know a local shop that carries them? I would like to have it before the weekend.

I might take up on you on wiring. Thanks so much!

I recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/YakAttack-Nocqua-Pro-Power-10Ah/dp/B07PJVTM9X/ref=asc_df_B07PJVTM9X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241986712736&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5769785357327616485&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031975&hvtargid=pla-669673721748&psc=1
Its super light weight, waterproof, made for yaks, and in general, pretty badass.

Thanks for the recommendation. That looks a lot smaller than what I have now. Should I get this or Dakota??

It's done. Check out this voltage chart.  Note this chart only works for lead acid batteries. Lithium tend to maintain the same voltage despite remaining capacity.

I bought a lithium bioenno battery so I have an extra 12ah lead acid battery if you want it.  Used only a few times.  It's really heavy. 

Thanks, buddy! Another friend send me something similar this morning. I guess this battery is officially RIP. $60+ for barely 100 usages. 

I will go for a lithium now, but thanks for the offer. 

I recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/YakAttack-Nocqua-Pro-Power-10Ah/dp/B07PJVTM9X/ref=asc_df_B07PJVTM9X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241986712736&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5769785357327616485&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031975&hvtargid=pla-669673721748&psc=1
Its super light weight, waterproof, made for yaks, and in general, pretty badass.

Thanks for the recommendation. That looks a lot smaller than what I have now. Should I get this or Dakota??

I’m gonna do shameless plug here too...
If you sign up the AOTY now, you get 15% off code (good through end of this month).
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=86900.0

Im not aware how shameless my recommendation was... just trying to help.   

I like these:
https://dakotalithium.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Any specific model? It will be the best if I can still use the hobie battery kit holder.

Hi James
https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-10ah-battery/?v=7516fd43adaa
Both 12v 7ah & 10ah will fit on Hobie battery holder, but definitely go w/ 10ah.
I’ve been using for almost 5yrs and never had any issues.
They will last much longer than Lead Acid.

Thank you, Naoaki

I will go with the bigger one. Does it come with the sealed wires? Or that is something I need to do it my self?

Can I still use the hobie battery charger on this? Or do I need to order a new one?

7ah & 10ah are the same size & same size as your old SLA. Fits right onto your Hobie battery Carrier.
You just connect it like you connected to your old SLA.

I think Adventure Kayak City in Sacramento carry some now if you need them for this weekend (another shameless plug;).