Alabama Trolling Motors

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone!

Reminder that the shop will be closed on Monday, September 7th, as we celebrate the holiday with our family.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning at 8 am!

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we send a heartfelt thank you to the fallen heroes who gave everything for our nation, and we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served.

Alabama Trolling Motors will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observation of Memorial Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8 am.

04/20/2026

Stop by today and tell Wayne "Happy 45th!" If you're in the area!

04/10/2026

We will be closed today so I can get caught up on service calls. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes. If you need immediate assistance please shoot me a text at 205-640-1640

03/04/2026

We heard it was National Son's Day today!

Ben is our 8 year old son and current mechanic-in-training.

Share a picture of your son in the comments!

02/21/2026

🟦 BOAT BATTERY SEMINAR (Wrap-Up Post)

🎣 Spring Fishing Season Is Here — Don’t Get Stuck at the Ramp

We’ve spent the last couple posts breaking down Lead Acid vs AGM vs Lithium and how to size your battery system correctly…

Now here’s the bottom line:

⚡ Most trolling motor and electronics issues we see in the spring are battery-related.
Weak batteries, bad connections, corroded wiring, incorrect chargers, and undersized systems will ruin a fishing trip fast.

Before you hit the water this spring, let us check your setup and make sure everything is ready.

🔧 Alabama Trolling Motors Spring System Check Includes:

✅ Battery testing
✅ Charger testing
✅ Wiring inspection
✅ Trolling motor performance check
✅ Breaker/fuse inspection (ABYC compliant)
✅ Terminal cleaning & connection check
✅ Voltage drop diagnosis (electronics + trolling motor)

🚨 If your graphs flicker…
🚨 If your trolling motor feels weak…
🚨 If your batteries are 3+ years old…
🚨 If your charger doesn’t fully charge…

It’s time to get it checked out before tournament season and weekend traffic hits full swing.

📍 Alabama Trolling Motors
🔧 Sales • Service • Installs • Diagnostics
⚡ Batteries • Chargers • Wiring • Rigging

📩 Message us on Facebook to schedule your spring service!

02/19/2026

🟦 BOAT BATTERY SEMINAR (Part 4 of 4)

⚡ How to Choose the Correct Battery Size (Amp Load Made Simple)

A battery can be brand new and still be the wrong battery for your boat.

Here’s the simple way to size it:

✅ Amp Hours Needed = Amps × Hours

Example:

Graph pulls 3 amps × 8 hours = 24Ah

Livewell pulls 4 amps × 5 hours = 20Ah

Accessories pull 3 amps × 2 hours = 6Ah

That’s already 50Ah just in electronics.

Most boats need WAY more battery than people think.

⚠️ Also remember:

Not all battery types give you the same usable power.

🔋 Lead Acid = about 50% usable
🔋 AGM = about 60–70% usable
🔋 Lithium = about 90% usable

That’s why lithium “100Ah” feels like it lasts twice as long.

📍 Want us to size your battery setup correctly and make sure it meets Mercury cranking requirements and ABYC standards? Bring it by the shop.

Alabama Trolling Motors
🔧 Battery Testing • Installs • Wiring • Diagnostics

02/17/2026

🟦 BOAT BATTERY SEMINAR (Part 3 of 4)

⚡ Lithium Batteries: Why They Feel Like a Cheat Code

Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries are the #1 upgrade we install for anglers who want maximum runtime and consistent trolling motor power.

Here’s why:

✅ Lithium Advantages:

✔ Holds voltage steady all day
✔ Much lighter than lead acid or AGM
✔ More usable capacity
✔ Longer lifespan
✔ Faster charging

What that means on the water:

🎣 your trolling motor stays strong at 4 PM
📡 your electronics stay stable
💪 less strain on your system overall

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Lithium must be paired with the correct charger settings and installed properly to meet ABYC safety guidelines. Also, not every lithium battery is designed to crank an outboard.

If you want lithium done right, it matters who installs it.

📍 We install and rig lithium systems the correct way.

Alabama Trolling Motors
🔧 Lithium Installs • Wiring • Chargers • Breakers