?Are we ready to replace heavy dual-battery setups with a single, smarter, lighter solution for our boat?
Product Overview
We want to summarize what the Litime 12V 165Ah Dual Purpose LiFePO4 Lithium Marine Starting Battery offers and why it matters for marine users. This battery promises to combine starting power and deep-cycle capacity into one Group 31 package designed for outboards and marine electronics, and we’ll comment on how that combination works in real life.
What the product is designed to do
This Litime battery is a 2-in-1 dual-purpose LiFePO4 battery intended to handle both engine cranking and house/deck electronics like fish finders and trolling motors. By combining starting and deep-cycle functions, it aims to remove the need for two heavy batteries and free up space and weight on smaller boats.
Who this battery is for
We think this is aimed at anglers, small- to mid-sized boat owners, and anyone with outboard engines from manufacturers like Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, Evinrude, and Tohatsu. If we need help with fitment or wiring, the manufacturer suggests contacting them for guidance, which is helpful when replacing older lead-acid or AGM batteries.
Key Specifications
We will summarize the core technical specs so we can refer to them during performance and comparison sections. These numbers are useful for compatibility, capacity planning, and determining whether it meets our starting and house energy needs.
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Litime 12V 165Ah Dual Purpose LiFePO4 | Group 31 form factor |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8 V | Typical LiFePO4 nominal voltage |
| Capacity | 165 Ah | Deep-cycle capacity rating |
| Energy | 2112 Wh | Nominal energy (12.8V × 165Ah) |
| Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) | 1200 CCA @ 14°F | Rated starting power for cold starts |
| Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) | 1300 MCA @ 32°F | Additional starting rating |
| Emergency Reserve Cutoff | 15% SOC | Preserves starting reserve automatically |
| Self-Heating Activation Temp |
