For kayak trolling motors, fish finders and small solar kits where weight matters more than runtime.
Amazon $209.99
3.5/5
For kayak anglers, ice fishing and small portable setups that need a light battery with a long warranty.
- 54 Ah (691 Wh)Capacity
- 60 AContinuous output
- 11 yearsWarranty
- $0.58Price / Wh
Check price at TackleDirect$399Check price at BatteryMart$410
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Light enough at about 14 lb to carry to a kayak or ice-fishing shanty
- Small Group U1 case fits tight spaces
- 11-year warranty
Cons
- Costs much more per watt-hour than larger batteries
- 60 A continuous limits it to small inverters and trolling motors
- Must not be charged below freezing and has no stated protection
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 54 Ah (691 Wh) |
| Nominal voltage | 12.8 V |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 |
| Price per Wh | $0.58 |
| BMS | |
| Continuous discharge | 60 A |
| Peak discharge | 100 A for 10 s |
| Max charge current | 27 A |
| Series / parallel | up to 4 in series |
| Build | |
| Case size | Group U1 |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 5.3 x 7.5 in |
| Weight | 14.3 lb |
| Terminals | M6 |
| Warranty | 11 years |
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