I recently received a free LiFePo 12v battery that is advertised for motorcycles and Jet Skis. Specs: 12V, 8Ah, 480A with a smart battery management system (meaning it can charge off of the host electrical system, no need for special charger). The battery weights less than two pounds and looks like it can do all the things I would need it to. I have read some literature on this battery composition and it seems like it could have some potential downsides if not maintained correctly, but they use it in aircraft and all kinds of rescue devices, so would you use it in your Sea Doo? It would probably be used in my 2008 Wake 215 if I was going to use it as buying another ECU for my 2004 would ruin my summer. The only thing that worries me is the safety manual says not to expose to seawater, but I think they mean dunking it. The risk of this is pretty low as we use out skis for touring, not extreme sports.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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