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Gadabout
03-31-2009, 12:16 AM
Have to get a new battery due to the old one unable to be charged.(let it set during the winter). My question is what battery charger is best for charging and maintenance. I've seen a Schmacker that looks goods with the window that lets you read how many amps are going in.
well thanks,

bobco
03-31-2009, 09:40 AM
after screwing around portable chargers for years I put a onboard charger in, best thing since sliced bread. you want a 3 stage charger, the bass pro shop brand is made by pro mariner and is a great charger for the price, catch them on sale and it they are very reasonable. on board or portabe look for a fully automatic 3 stage charger.http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74190____SearchResults?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail

Kokonuts
03-31-2009, 02:32 PM
Thats some good info! I have a Minn Kota 2 battery charger. Its real easy to use once you have it mounted on the boat, just run the ext. cord & plug in! I had a Minn Kota trolling motor on the old boat & plugged it in at nite then its ready to go again in the morning!
thumbsup....Kokonuts

Kokanee Killer
03-31-2009, 03:29 PM
Thats some good info! I have a Minn Kota 2 battery charger. Its real easy to use once you have it mounted on the boat, just run the ext. cord & plug in! I had a Minn Kota trolling motor on the old boat & plugged it in at nite then its ready to go again in the morning!
thumbsup....Kokonuts great charger i always go with a brand name this one in particular may be more but it preforms flawless tongue2

redmanjr1
03-31-2009, 10:42 PM
after screwing around portable chargers for years I put a onboard charger in, best thing since sliced bread. you want a 3 stage charger, the bass pro shop brand is made by pro mariner and is a great charger for the price, catch them on sale and it they are very reasonable. on board or portabe look for a fully automatic 3 stage charger.http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74190____SearchResults?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail

This is the brand charger on my toon, just can't remember the exact model. Works great. I plug it into an outlet on my garage the night before and she's ready to go first thing in the AM. What I would really like though is a charger that will charge while my boat engine is running. Anyone out there have any knowledge of a good brand in that catagory?

Bob

windriver
04-01-2009, 10:41 AM
Check out the Lazarus charging system, at In-Fisherman. com. It has a couple of plans for charging on the run. Hope this helps


Hows things at Mountain Home? I retired from there in 2001

Full_Monte
04-01-2009, 10:50 AM
after screwing around portable chargers for years I put a onboard charger in, best thing since sliced bread. you want a 3 stage charger, the bass pro shop brand is made by pro mariner and is a great charger for the price, catch them on sale and it they are very reasonable. on board or portabe look for a fully automatic 3 stage charger.http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74190____SearchResults?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail

When I read the reviews online about this charger, there are complaints about product reliability. Bass Pro seems to stand behind the product more than the manufacturer.

bobco
04-01-2009, 11:10 AM
I read thoose reviews also, I have been real happy with mine and actually have 2 now since I upgraded to a 24v troll motor, have not had problems. Bass and walleye boat mag did a good article a few years ago comparing the diff brands, promariner faired well. Some others overcharged and cooked the batterys, not trying to sell that brand :), just letting ya know my experiences....

Trophy Taker
04-07-2009, 02:13 AM
Bob,

A good friend of mine that guides in Florida sent me this link "Charge as you go". He swears by it:

http://www.yandina.com/troll24data.htm

Allows you to charge your other batteries while your cruising.

bobco
04-07-2009, 08:49 AM
Bob,

A good friend of mine that guides in Florida sent me this link "Charge as you go". He swears by it:

http://www.yandina.com/troll24data.htm

Allows you to charge your other batteries while your cruising.

allot of the guys that spend weeks at a time at powell run similar setups, great if your spending allot of extend time on the water where you don't get back to an ac outlet for a week....thats a problem I would like to have :)

redmanjr1
04-25-2009, 01:30 AM
Bob,

A good friend of mine that guides in Florida sent me this link "Charge as you go". He swears by it:

http://www.yandina.com/troll24data.htm

Allows you to charge your other batteries while your cruising.

Thanks Trophy Taker. Looks like an interesting setup and not too complicated.

Bob

redmanjr1
04-25-2009, 10:47 PM
Check out the Lazarus charging system, at In-Fisherman. com. It has a couple of plans for charging on the run. Hope this helps


Hows things at Mountain Home? I retired from there in 2001

Windriver,
Thanks for the info. Mountain home is okay. Very windy right now, even more than usual. I'll be retired from here in 2 years unless I get an assignment.

Bob