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Location: Madison, WI | How do you guys do it? Charge each battery at a time; onboard charger? Is there an easy way to get both batteries charged at the same time? |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I have two methods. On my Gambler, the on-board charger is connected to each 12 v battery, since they are only 'joined' at the foot pedal switch.
On my BassTracker, I installed a second battery to get 24 v, and installed a 2 bank charger from BassPro. I have a jump wire going from one battery to another to get 24 v. I need to disconnect that wire before my charger will charge that battery properly - then must remember to reconnect it before hitting the water.
That's how I do it (not saying it is right, just that it works for me). hope it helps, m |
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| Similar to Mikie on his BassTracker. But I'll use my onboard charger to touch them up if I am on a trip or if I am going out on successive days. I will use a standard battery charger on each battery and do a trickle charge if the boat is sitting for more than a day without being used just for peace of mind. I've found that the on board I have doesn't fully charge those things up. Only to about 90-95%, but using a standard battery charger trickling those things I can get them up to full 100%. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | I use two standalone chargers (Vector) to recharge my batteries in Esox Maniac. Why, because it gives me control and redundancy. It takes some time to hook them up each time and turn them on- (~2 minutes). However, I have the piece of mind that I have a backup if one fails, i.e., I can still recharge both batteries with a single charger. Dual bank or three bank onboard chargers are great/convienent -but expensive and if the charger fails you have no way of recharging. Besides I can use them for other purposes, i.e., recharging the car/truck/garden tractor/Xavier's electric go cart, etc.
FYI->
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm |
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Location: Iowa Great Lakes | I run a 3 bank Pro Mariner just plug it in when I get home and unplug when I'm ready to fish again. Batteries are always full and ready to go. Mine has the auto charge feature it charges each battery to its needs and only charges when its called for. I dont disconnect the jumper or anything just plug it in after a day on the water and forget it. |
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Location: Madison, WI | I was suggested to buy this,
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_1...
but after looking at my receptacle I have a different plug. Any suggestion?
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| Get an onboard charger. 2 or 3 bank, you decide which yoiu need. 10 amps per bank for the TM Batts, and at least 5Amps for the starter, if you get a 3 bank, or even a separate on board for that one. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Any links or pictures would help 
Something like the second one?
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=00229...
or
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=00439...
the 3rd one.
Edited by Magruter 8/12/2008 9:38 AM
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| If you can swing it, go woth the Guest charger. The 2623 if you are going to do a 3 bank. Or the 16202 20 amp 2 bank.
I have a ProSport 2 bank 20 amp, and it failed last year once. Got it replaced under warranty. I also have the 6 Amp single. Not really that impressed with either. I never worried about my batteries when I had Guest chargers.
Edited by Shep 8/12/2008 10:00 AM
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Location: Madison, WI | Shep what's the difference between the $80 charger and the $300 charger? I'm not looking to break the bank at the moment, do you think the 2611 would work? What is recovery time? |
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| 5 amps per bank vs. 10 amps per bank. Twice as long to charge to full. The best charger I've had were the Guest 2623. I never had a time where it didn't charge the TM's fully after a night plugged in. I don't think I could say that with a 5 amp per bank charger. |
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Location: Madison, WI | I decided to go cheap. Bought the 2611 last night. I'll post up after a few charges. |
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