This is my first post to this forum, so bare with me. My primary boat is a Triton TR21 with a 225 EFI on it. However, I recently built my own motor for dads old 14' aluminum jon boat, and I have been trying to use it more frequently, as it's a lot easier to launch and load in shallow conditions. Tonight, while bowfishing for the first time ever from my Triton, my POS inverter ran my cranking battery dead in 5 minutes, 4 miles from the ramp, in the pitch black. This got me thinking... On the Jon boat, I would like to do quite a few electronic mods. It currently has no lights or electronics whatsoever, just a hull and motor. So this would include bow navigation lights, stern anchor lights, and I'd also like to mount a 42" and a 7" led light bar for nighttime bowfishing and duck hunting in the evening hours. I would also eventually consider a simple GPS/depth finder and possibly a live well. I see a bunch of these folks running generators or Honda powered inverters, but my boat isn't exactly outfitted for that, nor am I looking to spend that much. I have a couple generators already, but they all weigh 200+ and are capable of powering a house. Overkill for sure. At this point I realize batteries are the way to go, but my question is, how many do I need, and how long should I expect them to last on a charge, allowing for expected draws from the light bars (very little from LEDs, I know) and the other assorted electronics? Additionally, are there any recommendations on recharging, aside from a 1 or 2 bank trickle charger? Solar panels? I'd love to hear what yall think! All opinions and suggestions welcome
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