Ionic Lithium Batteries 1 year review- Is this the best investment I have made to my Bass Boat?

This is a one-year review of the Ionic Lithium Batteries I installed in my bass boat. I put my equipment through the ultimate test as there seems to be nothing I can't break. I will be replacing the battery in my truck camper soon with an Ionic Lithium. Thanks for watching Cavern City Outdoors!!!

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[lostviking]

I have been using ionic 100ah set for my 24v 80lb terrova trolling for crappie. They run twice as long as a set of group 31 interstates. They outlast me in a day of fishing. No more guessing how muxh juice i have left when finding a bite. U will not regret these batteries!

[johnmoore]

I run two 100ah on my 16 foot flats boat / skiff. Trolling motor is a 80# 24v Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex. After 6-7 hours fighting the tide and wind they are only down to 70-60%. The Bluetooth app is great, finally no more guessing about charge level. These things are so light, I saved 137lbs over my 3 AGM setup (2 trolling / 1 house). Only had them 6 months but so far so good. Outboard is a 90hp Yamaha so I’m not cranking anything big.

[jcbassfishingchannel]

I have almost the same setup you have (3-50s and 1-125). I ran 4 graphs, livescope and an Ultrex. Just fished a tournament with 10 to 15 mph winds from 7am to 3pm and came back with 60%

[curtadams]

I run 2-50's for my trolling motor on my 1875 Lund Impact, on windy days, while using spot lock, I've run out of power rather quickly. I'd recommend going with the 100 amp hour batteries.... otherwise I love my Ionic batteries.

[rocketsurgeon]

I did the 125 and 3x50s. Like them after 6 months

[cmbtvet]

I’ve been using 3 Ionic 50ah for my trolling motor for 3 years now and love them. I’ve only killed them once and that took roughly 10 hours of use fishing in fast current. I’m about to upgrade my crank/electronics battery to the Ionic 125ah but I’m debating if I should go with 2 in parallel. I’m not running near as many electronics as you are though. Just a 12” graph at the console and 7” on the bow.

[jlbaxe]

I just got the Ionic 125ah and 50 ah for my kayak. The 50 fit in the hull under the seat, the 125ah is just for the 12v XI3.

Great customer service when I called and showed up 2 days later. I recommend calling and asking for a first time buyer code for check out. I bought the 10a and 20a ionic charger for each battery, mainly because I bought the 125ah and 20a charger first then a week or 2 later bought the 50ah and 10a charger.

My only complaint so far is they don’t have a handle, but the 125ah fits in the Newport Vessel battery box (with rubber feet and $65 on amazon) and that takes care of the handle issue.

Now I feel like my Hobie PA14 just put on its big boy pants. No more messing with 3 little 12ah batteries and guessing their charge.

[sheaffergrubbs]

How does the skeeter handle after the wight loss

[ivanwayne]

Are you hooked to the alternator on your outboard or just relying on charging when hooked up to shore power?

[scottsasanecki]

Great info. I just bought a 2022 caymus cx21 and it comes with an ionic setup. My question is charging and storing in cold weather environments? I live in Connecticut. What is the process for this?

[spoonmansacamano]

Great info, thanks, ! Gonna be making purchase in couple weeks. I have a 115 Suzuki, would you know if they are fine to run lithium?

[brucemillard]

Why are these batteries not more popular? Ive been running them for a lil more than 2 years...knock on wood... no issues. Just recently bought their 3 bank charger... so nice.

[TIMMIE]

I have a 1995 nitro with a mercury 150 Efi engine. Can i use the 125 battery to start my boat or not? Thanks

[Evilbiscuit]

Can you jump start a cranking battery with ur 50 Amp ionic trolling batteries. With ur jump start switch

[kevinmckinney]

I missed it. Are you using 12v or 24v batteries ? I’m new to marine batteries

[scotwcates]

I have a question my boat is usually 2 hours away from where I leave, I go on the weekends and usually fish. Can I put the ionic battery on the charger and leave it until the next time I fish. Also leave it on when I’m storage it for the winter

[timgrzybowski]

Do you think you could get by with 1 125AH for starter and electronics?

[danielwebb]

That is really interesting that the 50ah are enough for the trolling motor all day. That would really make lithium more affordable. All I have ever looked at is 100ah and up and they are out of my price range. One question. Does the motor alternator charge the lithium cranking battery like it does the factory lead acid? Or do you have to disconnect it? Thanks.

[riverrat]

Anyone using these in winter? I live in PA and use my boat all year as long as there is no ice on the river. I currently use my deep cycle lead acid batteries in below freezing temps. Anyone using these batteries in below freezing temps? What about charging in below freezing temps? Thanks

[kenji-xjft]

I'm looking for strong cranking batteries to start up my boat without any issues. You ran them parallel and starting up the boat is no issue? I have 175hp mercury.