Posted 1/6/2013 11:35 AM (#607935) Subject: Onboard charger help
Posts: 77
What is a good onboard charger for a 24 volt system?
PROMARINER PROSPORT 8 GEN 2 8 AMP 2 BANK HD BATTERY CHARGER
That one any good?
wicked
Posted 1/6/2013 11:50 AM (#607945 - in reply to #607935) Subject: RE: Onboard charger help
I havent used that model but I have the cabelas advanced anglers pro 20+ its a 3 bank 20 amp model I have the 2 banks for my 24 volt troller batteries and ran the third bank to my battery for my electronics and lights. Its worked perfect for the last three seasons
Posted 1/6/2013 12:10 PM (#607953 - in reply to #607935) Subject: RE: Onboard charger help
Posts: 192
I put one of the Minn Kota 3 bank 10 amp chargers (MK330D) in my boat last spring and so far am very happy with it. It seems to charge the bartteries very quickly.
The 3 bank charger that came in my Triton had one of the three banks quit working, the boat was 12 years old so can't complain too much.
Posted 1/6/2013 1:36 PM (#607982 - in reply to #607935) Subject: RE: Onboard charger help
Posts: 77
Is there a significant difference between 5amp per bank and 10amp per bank? obviously it is twice as much power, but is a 5amp enough power to charge a battery that has half a charge over night?
Posted 1/27/2013 11:25 PM (#612860 - in reply to #607935) Subject: Re: Onboard charger help
Posts: 555
Location: Tennessee
I'm in the same boat, I just unbolted and tossed mine a couple weeks ago. I planned on going with MinnKota for sure, just not sure if I want to run a 2 bank for trolling batteries or go 3 bank to include starting battery since I nightfish alot. Likely I'll get the 3 bank though.
Posted 1/28/2013 7:19 AM (#612882 - in reply to #607935) Subject: Re: Onboard charger help
Posts: 427
Has anyone on here used the alternator charger from minnkota. I am looking at getting one and wondered with this charger do you have to worry about over charging your batteries. Also what kind of luck did you have with it.
Thanks
Posted 1/28/2013 7:52 AM (#612884 - in reply to #607935) Subject: Re: Onboard charger help
Posts: 139
I like the 10 amp 2 bank charger from Guest or dual pro. They last and can take the abuse of marine use. I have had the pro mariner and the bass pro models but they just don't last as long. a 10x2 charges my batteries fast.
Posted 1/28/2013 12:39 PM (#612963 - in reply to #607945) Subject: RE: Onboard charger help
Posts: 791
Location: North Central IL USA
wicked - 1/6/2013 11:50 AM
I havent used that model but I have the cabelas advanced anglers pro 20+ its a 3 bank 20 amp model I have the 2 banks for my 24 volt troller batteries and ran the third bank to my battery for my electronics and lights. Its worked perfect for the last three seasons
Posted 1/28/2013 8:39 PM (#613103 - in reply to #607935) Subject: Re: Onboard charger help
Posts: 633
Location: Madison, WI
my charger has 5 amps per bank and has always charged my batteries fully over night. the only reason i think a larger charger may be necessary is if you only have 4-5 hrs to charge or so.
Onboard charger help