Anchor winch and trolling motor- same battery?

[Target]

I have a 12v Minn Kota 55lb bow mount and a 12v river Larry anchor winch. I am wondering if I can run these off the same battery or is that a bad idea? I have never used the anchor winch so I have no idea how much juice it will take up.

 

[handyandy]

I think it would be alright unless you are running the anchor winch and motor a lot. I have been using only one battery in my boat for a while so it's my starting battery and trolling motor battery only on days where I have been running the trolling motor a lot has it ever had some hesitation in cranking the engine.

 

[richg99]

Larry's site says it draws only 13 amps...if you have the model that I found.

Even a 30 lb trolling motor draws 30 amps. Assuming you only use the winch sporadically, I can't see why you'd need another battery for it.

I cannot foresee any situation where you'd have the trolling motor running, and the winch working, at the same time. If you did, you might have an issue.

richg99
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[Target]

Thanks- Rich. I think will start the season with 1 battery and see how it goes.