An update on things -
I have been negotiating with a few companies.
I have now chosen the company I will purchase from.
https://www.lithium-battery-factory.com/I have been dealing with Carl Wu there.
He speak (writes) english very well.
Also, he has answered all of my questions and as most of you know, I typically have tons of questions!! lol
So I have really done my homework on this thing.
He has probably answered 100 questions over the past 2 mos.
Here is what Jeff and I have decided on -
LiFePo4 battery - 36 VDC, 200 AH
30 amp charger
Blutooth accessory - allows battery monitoring from smart device (phone, tablet, etc.)
The thing will weigh only about 120 lbs
BTW, 3 series 31's would weigh about 280 lbs
And they would only give me 100 AH
Means I would need over 500 lbs of lead acid batteries to provide the same AH.
So the weight savings is huge.
Lead acid batteries can be had for about $200 each at Samsclub
So 6 x $200 = $1200
Plus core charges and tax....so maybe $1500
I already have the 3 bank charger, but would need a 2nd adding to the cost of things.
So maybe $200 bringing things to $1700.
The LiFePo4 battery, charger, and bluetooth option is $2433 total.
I will be selling my 3 bank charger and should easily get $100 for it lessing that $2433 to $2333.
So the added cost to go with the LiFePo4 is about $6-700
But life should be easily 2-3X
And if things go as they appear, this battery will probably outlast me.
I will be ordering it in the next day or so.
Then the 2 month wait to get it but we don't need it till late March or early April when we pull out the boat and start trolling for browns in Lake O.
I'll keep everyone posted as things progress.