Location: 31 | jdeezay74 - 6/10/2013 11:14 AM
Had the same problems while back dead batteries in the middle of nowhere SUCKS! So I added a 3 bank charger , perko battery switch and an extra all purpose battery so if trolling motor goes dead BACKUP and if starting battery goes dead BACKUP. nothing can substitute for a good battery when your having problems. I think we all have had one of those days.
Right on... one of my biggest fears too! Here's something you might be interested in...
My boat originally came with two crank batteries, one for the big outboard and one for the kicker. I decided to go with only one of these monster 31s for both motors because of my Stealth 1 on board charging system.
The way it works is after the charge is complete using any 12 V charger on the crank battery, the Stealth 1 onboard charger redirects the charge to top off/maintain the 36 V. The Stealth 1 system also redirects my boats alternator to charge the 36 V after the crank battery is fully charged on the water.
I've used this system on my last two boats and after many years, it has worked really well for me both on and off the water. I would never own a fishing boat without one now.
It's super easy and reassuring to just plug in the one 12 V charger and know that all batteries will be properly maintained, I also have a separate on board 36 V charger I can use for quickly recharging after a day or two of casting.
Edited by Jerry Newman 6/11/2013 12:35 PM
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