FROZEN Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Gentlemen, Now that I understand better my TM batt charging limitations from yesterday's posts, ( as always, awesome advice and explanations!), I started researching the lithium jump packs for carrying on my 08 2200TE. This will allow my SO to sleep better at night! I have a Yamaha F250 small block. The F250 Yamaha battery specs from the manual are 512 CCA/675 MCA. What size pack should I buy? Is 200/400 enough for the F250! 800/1000? Any brand recommendations? Has anyone had to actually use on a marine engine? Any additional caveats? Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I carry the Nautic Sport 200/400 and has worked great on my Vmax 200. I have also used it to jump start my truck several times. I once jumped a truck off that a 350 diesel wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrum Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I use the Micro start XP 1...I've had to use it once to jump start boat once. I use it all the time to run my Engel bait box to carry shrimp. I bought it from Wally world right after Christmas when they had the on sale for $99. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antigravity-Batteries-XP-1-Micro-Start-Jump-Starter-Power-Supply-Kit/48346214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Redrum said: I use the Micro start XP 1...I've had to use it once to jump start boat once. I use it all the time to run my Engel bait box to carry shrimp. I bought it from Wally world right after Christmas when they had the on sale for $99. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Antigravity-Batteries-XP-1-Micro-Start-Jump-Starter-Power-Supply-Kit/48346214 OK, Miss Jazzy and you both bought 200/400 amp models. He's got a 200hp. What size motor do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 I have the one from Costco and have used it to jump my 250 HPDI and a few cars. Surprising amt of power in these little things and IMO a must have. Costco Lithium Jump Starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wanaflatsfish Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Most use the 1/2/All switch....since probably 90% + use Trolling Motors. I just carry a set of long, heavy duty jumpers as well. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Microstart has an XP-10 model that puts out 300/600 for a little more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I've been watching the posts on these "jumpers", but with all the recent news about lithium ion batteries catching fire, I wonder about the safety. Is there a concern about one being stored aboard and spontaneously flaming up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Food Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I recently purchased this item for my truck. I imagine that it would work on any outboard motor.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016UG6PWE?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_2 I also read about the WEEGO brand as well. Just follow the specs to match up for your size engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 22 hours ago, Limitless said: I've been watching the posts on these "jumpers", but with all the recent news about lithium ion batteries catching fire, I wonder about the safety. Is there a concern about one being stored aboard and spontaneously flaming up?? I guess there would be some risk if you bought a Samsung branded one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 If you use group 27 or 31 batteries and wire your boat like Hobo recommends you should not need a jumper system. Just extra stuff to carry around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 These jumpers aren't much bigger than cell phones these days and the added security of knowing you have a backup battery at will is comforting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 This just got discussed while back on this thread. Search function may find the others that came up while back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I use a PowerAll I got from NAPA. It's amazing. I have used it on boats, cars, trucks, 4-wheelers, even a stranded diesel. It'll charge cell phones, all kinds of stuff. It's small and powerful. It lives in a dry box when I am out in the boat. Just a little peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/25/2017 at 9:20 AM, Limitless said: I've been watching the posts on these "jumpers", but with all the recent news about lithium ion batteries catching fire, I wonder about the safety. Is there a concern about one being stored aboard and spontaneously flaming up?? I work at a car dealership in Service/parts. Of the 13 of us 8 have the lithium battery packs and use them daily, including me. They have many different brands and only two of us have had a problem. The two that had the problem were over 4 years old, one being mine, and they replaced them both for free. From what we were told the first models did have a problem and have been corrected. From what I can tell none of the newer models have had a problem and I would not be afraid to buy another one. As far as I know, none were Samsung! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Cobra JumPack... 360A, comes with all the attachments and has a built in flashlight and a 2.4A USB for phone accessories charging. I've had mine for a couple of years and has charged and started almost everything I own (and friends stuff too!)including my diesel tractor. Small and compact as well, I keep one on my Mav fulltime just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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