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fishfinder
01-11-2008, 07:54 PM
Need advice on good onboard battery charger. looking to spend around 100 dollar mark and would like to get a 10 amp charger. needed to charge deep cell marine battery

basscaptain
01-13-2008, 07:07 AM
Not going to get a 10 amp onboard charger for 100.00 but if I was you I would get a BPS brand for the $$ you want to spend its your best bet

fishfinder
01-16-2008, 05:10 AM
what about guest blue water chargers saw this one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 01541&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170184401541&rd=1)

think i would like to get one i can use for 2 batteries. think i will buy 2 batteries for those weekends in the sierras.

can i hook 2 batteries in line for a 12v trolling motor?

Daryl
01-16-2008, 10:09 AM
You can parallel connect them.
Pos to pos, neg to neg.

Tail Chaser
01-16-2008, 07:43 PM
what about guest blue water chargers saw this one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 01541&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170184401541&rd=1)

think i would like to get one i can use for 2 batteries. think i will buy 2 batteries for those weekends in the sierras.

can i hook 2 batteries in line for a 12v trolling motor?
I think thats what I would want to do.
Two batterys with a selector switch between the two batterys. That way you would have a choice, Kill both batterys at the same time, Then row back to port/ramp :shock: Trolling motor will still run longer then a single battery. :D
Set the selector switch for one battery, Then when that one battery gets low, switch to the second battery or both. Then start heading back to port/ramp
My boat has three batterys. I save one for starting. Use the other two for running all electronics for up to four days at sea 8)

fishfinder
01-16-2008, 08:59 PM
my boat has 2 batteries for starting, and electronics, and was thinking of putting 2 in for trolling motor.
thanks for advice and good luck to greenbay sunday.

Tail Chaser
01-18-2008, 06:47 PM
my boat has 2 batteries for starting, and electronics, and was thinking of putting 2 in for trolling motor.
thanks for advice and good luck to greenbay sunday.
All the deep cycle marine batterys ive seen have a lot of cranking amps.
With a switch, you could use one for starting, the second one for trolling. Adding a third battery would be xlint for two trolling and one starting battery.
Could always keep the two batterys you have. Then buy a jumper pack if you accidently kill both batterys. Nice to have in a emergency, or helping other boaters out.

Greg Madrigal
01-19-2008, 07:02 PM
Not sure if you bought that 1 on Ebay, but here is my recommendation, and how I have my boat set up. Works great for me!

I purchased this at Bass Pro Shops at their grand opening for $99 bucks on sale from $150.00! It rides permanently mounted in the transome of my boat and is completely sealed and waterproof. It has the capability to simultaneously charge up to 3 batteries at once. There are different models that charge 1,2, & 3 batts at once. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74190_200003004_200000000_200003000_200-3-4
You can get the model 5/5 for 89.00.

You just plug it in when u get home and leave it, or plug it in a day b4 u go fishing and the smart charger does it all. It send xtra juice to the lower battery so as to bring them both to full charge together! Cool feature!

I also have a 2 battery switch, but switch to both when charging.

Good luck.

Greg

fishfinder
01-20-2008, 02:59 PM
Not sure if you bought that 1 on Ebay, but here is my recommendation, and how I have my boat set up. Works great for me!

I purchased this at Bass Pro Shops at their grand opening for $99 bucks on sale from $150.00! It rides permanently mounted in the transome of my boat and is completely sealed and waterproof. It has the capability to simultaneously charge up to 3 batteries at once. There are different models that charge 1,2, & 3 batts at once. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74190_200003004_200000000_200003000_200-3-4
You can get the model 5/5 for 89.00.

You just plug it in when u get home and leave it, or plug it in a day b4 u go fishing and the smart charger does it all. It send xtra juice to the lower battery so as to bring them both to full charge together! Cool feature!

I also have a 2 battery switch, but switch to both when charging.

Good luck.

Greg

thanks greg, and no i didn't buy that one. i am still looking. been looking at the reviews for them on basspro shop and cabellas, and dont like the minn kota or BPS models. heard they have a shorter life span. hope yours last longer than the average. promariner is looking good though.

TRDEXPERT
01-20-2008, 03:30 PM
REALLY?

fishfinder
02-13-2008, 08:48 PM
i bought the guest 2611A for 95 bucks celivered new from amazon. 2 banks
thanks for your help every-one.
look for me out at castaic this summer i am ready to roll. new trolling motor, new fishfinder, and new charger, but first isabella trout derby.

GopherPride23
02-22-2008, 01:30 PM
are you suppose to charge the battery on a boat after every time you go out? The motor doesnt recharge it when you are driving like a car?

Cap'n Ron
02-22-2008, 01:41 PM
Wait,,,,,,,,,
OK,
Got my popcorn.
Somebody wanna tell gopher the truth about an outboard beside me?
Please.

US
I said drop the Butt!

GopherPride23
02-22-2008, 01:48 PM
sorry, boats are foreign to me...

Cap'n Ron
02-22-2008, 03:41 PM
OOOOKEEDOKIE then,

Inboards
Inboard/Outboard/Sterndive
Jetdrive

These engines are like your V8, V6, Straight 6 or 4 cylinder car engines gas or diesel. They are mounted in the rear of the boat on Inboard/Outboards. Inboards with a straight shaft are mounted more forward in the hull.

Outboards
Are them ugly things sticking off the back of some boats that take a rocket scientist to work on to keep em running, or tuned up.

Hope that helps.


US

GopherPride23
02-22-2008, 07:24 PM
Do outboards charge the battery while running?

fishfinder
02-22-2008, 09:08 PM
Do outboards charge the battery while running?

they charge the starting battery.
the trolling battery is different and needs to be charged by a charger after use.

GopherPride23
02-23-2008, 07:52 AM
Thank you!