Powering the Pros: Trey McKinney and Drew Benton Join Abyss Battery for the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series
Abyss Battery is proud to sponsor Bassmaster Elite Series professionals Trey McKinney and Drew Benton for the 2026 tournament season. Both anglers compete at the highest level of professional bass fishing and rely on dependable marine lithium power systems to perform under pressure on the biggest stages in the sport.
DC-DC Charging vs AC Charging: What’s the Difference?
If you own a boat, you’ve probably heard the terms DC-DC charger and AC charger thrown around. Most people nod politely and then go back to fishing.
Fair enough. But understanding the difference is the key to building a reliable marine power system — especially if you’re running lithium.
This is DC-DC and AC charging explained like you’re rigging a boat, not wiring a spaceship.
The Truth About Bi-Directional Marine DC-DC Chargers
The marine industry didn’t need another complicated power manager.
It needed a bi-directional charger that understands how boats are actually used.
As 24V and 36V lithium trolling motor systems became standard, bi-directional charging quickly moved from “nice to have” to essential. Early category leaders introduced software-driven solutions that promised full power management through apps, configuration screens, and user-defined rules.
In practice, those systems revealed a problem no one advertised: complex power management requires constant supervision.
That’s why the Shark Bi-Directional DC-DC Charger deserves a closer look—not as part of a bundled ecosystem, but as a standalone alternative to bi-directional chargers.
Lithium Battery Heating Systems Explained: How to Protect Your Battery in Extreme Cold Weather
Learn how lithium battery heating systems prevent cold-weather damage, improve performance, and protect batteries during freezing winter conditions.
Comparing Lithium-Ion Motorcycle Batteries to Other Motorcycle Battery Types
The PowerSport batteries available from Abyss Battery are built for riders who expect consistency, not compromise. Each unit is engineered to support the demands of high-use bikes — delivering clean, stable power season after season without the failures that come from corrosion, sulfation, or weak recovery. Also suited for jet skis, ATVs, and snowmobiles, these packs are ready for wherever you ride. Upgrade to a battery that keeps up with your life style.
