Canoe bilge pump

[h20gasm]

Gonna put one in my Dagger Ovation looking for some input on what to use battery wise. I've been told to use a motorcycle battery but this seems a little heavy to me and dont know how well it will hold up a charge to the cold weather. Looked at NIMH and LIPO but the lipo seems a little expensive but willing to spend the extra bucks if it's worth it.
Any input will be appreciated!!! Looking forward to paddling with some open boaters this fall .

Thanks H20gasm

[WM]

I use a 12v lead acid battery with my set up (alarm panel type battery)
a little on the heavy side but inexpensive, have it mounted behind the
saddle on my Ovation

Wayne

[canoe]

I've got 2 canoes set up with the same battery type Wayne has, and 1 with a Lipro. Much prefer the Lipro, but having problem with getting the supplier to respond in order to get another. There is a long thred on C1B1. Dale

[KAYAKN]

I hope this helps. It took me a while to get good info from boaters that would work. The whole system weighs less than 10 pounds. The hot is broke with a single toggle switch. I used 1" tubular webbing to secure the battery and pumps in with snap buckles.(like the ones that are on pfd's) I built a thwart and put it behind the back rest to support my back and also have a place to secure the discharge lines. The boat full of water takes probable 2-3 minutes to empty. The complete system cost around 150.00-175.00 and was purchased at a local marine dealer.
Adam

[h20gasm]

Thanks for all the input guys!! Hey Adam was wondering where you picked that battery up at? And what kind if boat is that in? Got me wondering if maybe i should go with dual pumps??? Dale i've been having the same luck on the battery deal. Talked to a guy today and he did'nt even wanna sell me a lipo battery. Gonna swing by hobby town today to see if they have anything.
Thanks:Shayne

[KAYAKN]

The battery cam from Avant Battery 3120 Hollywood Av Shreveport La 1-318-631-7656 The boat is a Bell Ocoee, the battery has lasted 5 weekends at RP.

[Jim E]

Those batteries are available at many electric parts stores and also some sports stores-Gander Mountain, Bass Pro (they use them for automatic feeders. Might be a seasonal stock item though.?)