Buster Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 I have an 03 redfisher 18 with 2 trolling motor batteries under console that need to be replaced. Would it be easier to unscrew console and tilt toward the side or try to go through the little door and remove shelf to access batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Buster said: I have an 03 redfisher 18 with 2 trolling motor batteries under console that need to be replaced. Would it be easier to unscrew console and tilt toward the side or try to go through the little door and remove shelf to access batteries? Depends on how strong you are and if there are little ears around. Really tight fit. Take cushions off if you just lift the lid, i string a rope around the lid to the steering wheel to keep it open. What batteries are you replacing with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 I took my shelf completely out to move my batteries to the console. If you have two batteries and a shelf I’m impressed. I did get my batteries in the console without tilting it though. My console has the little flip up seat. I think I slid Both batteries from the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted October 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 group 24. Don’t think they will fit through flip up seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 I have 27s under mine, they fit with some encouragement, have to tilt and finagle the back one. I do AGM or closed cell batteries because it is such a pain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 How long do the AGMs last vs wet cell regular batteries? AGMs are a premium in price for sure. Just bgt for a classic sports car with a pain to get to battery position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just to follow up I have a 20ft LT that has 2- 24 group batteries side by side in the flip up compartment in the console, Not a problem to fit in at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 17 hours ago, polliwog said: How long do the AGMs last vs wet cell regular batteries? AGMs are a premium in price for sure. Just bgt for a classic sports car with a pain to get to battery position. I use the sealed wet cell batteries (no adding water). If I keep a maintainer on them they are good for 3-4yrs. Can get them from SAMS for a small amount more than regular lead acid batteries. AGM are much more so I havent used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 I had a 03 redfisher and if my memory serves i was able to fit two series 27 under the front console. as mentioned, remove the shelf and you can push them forward up under the seat. The wet cell (type you fill) will produce large amounts of sulfur fumes when charging. Go AGM. AGMS' when properly maintained, e.g. charge after each use, will last 4-6 years (that's what I get) - I have only used DEKA batteries in the last 17 years of owning a flats skiff. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 I miss spoke. Wanaflatsfish is correct, you want AGM there is no maintenance free lead acid. I have 27’s under mine so they fit. I didnt get as many years out of mine but even 3-4 isnt too bad imo. I was referencing gell cell batteries that are much more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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