Can you run a lithium battery on your mud motor? Yes. But if you choose the wrong one, you could fry your ECM, injectors, lighting, bilge pump, or other electronics. In this video, Glade from Backwater Performance breaks down exactly what you need to know before switching from a traditional lead acid battery to lithium. Lithium batteries can save a ton of weight, crank high-compression motors better, and make your boat setup more efficient, but only if you pick the right battery. We cover: • Why lithium batteries are great for mud motors • The difference between starting batteries and deep cycle batteries • Why BMS voltage cutoff matters • Why you need at least 14.6V or higher cutoff protection • How low-quality lithium batteries can cause voltage spikes • Why cold cranking amps matter • What battery Glade runs on his personal boat • Cold weather charging considerations • How to avoid frying expensive Briggs & Stratton ECMs If you’re thinking about switching to lithium for your mud motor, watch this before you buy the wrong battery. For parts, builds, and mud motor performance upgrades, visit Backwater Performance Systems. #MudMotor #LithiumBattery #BackwaterPerformance #BriggsAndStratton #BoatBattery #MudBoat #SurfaceDrive #DuckHunting #Waterfowl #BoatSetup
