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| Hi there, I am buying a boat and want to put a minn kota PD65 (24v) on the bow. The sales guy tells me I only need a 2 bank charger for the trolling motor, and to run my fishfinder and main motor off the cranking battery. Is this the best set-up or should I get a 3 bank charger and have the cranking battery also hooked to it? I'm not to sure what to do.
Buying Crestliner FishHawk1750 sc. With a Honda 75. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I dunno what will work best for you, but I find that my cranking battery is not charging well off the outboard. So, right now I have a 2 bank charger for the troller batteries, I'm adding a 1.5 amp charger to my hold just for the cranker. I think the troller charger charges at a higher rate than I need, so I'm hoping this trickle charger will be just enough to keep my crank battery hot and firing. I think iboats.com has a good section on batteries, you might check there, too. m |
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| A 2-bank will do, but why not go for the 3-bank? If you have a couple sonars, livewell, radio, Gps, and any other accessories running of the starting battery, it helps to keep it fully charged. |
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Location: Huber Heights, Ohio | I have a 2 bank on my 1999 Sprint bassboat with a 200 Merc, which I bought new and have never had a problem with my starting battery running down. It is connected to my trolling batteries and my other electronics run off my starting battery. My electronics are 2 depthfinders, a marine radio and a GPS. Having said that, If I were to do it again, I would get a 3 bank charger.
Edited by David_4 4/1/2004 7:59 PM
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| I have heard its not good to have your starting battery hooked to a 3 bank charger(24v trolling. Does it damage the battery or not? I am thinking if I get one of the 3 bank chargers that has the automatic shutoff so there should be no chance of damaging the battery. Really not to sure though!! |
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| No problem having the starting battery connected to the 3rd bank. In fact, most charger manufacturers have chargers specifically designed for this. I have the Guest 3 bank, 10/10/5. The 5 Amp is for the starting battery. All banks are fully automatic. When I get back from a day on the water, my starter always needs a little topping off, especially when I don't run the big motor alot. |
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| Hey Shep, what kinda of trolling motor do you have and what type of batteries do you use?
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| I have a AP65 w/Universal Sonar. Deep Cycle Batteries were purchased at Remy Battery here in Milwaukee. Great battery at a real good price. Been using these for 15 years, and they last a long time.
I may have a Quest 3 bank, Model # 2623B, available at a pre-increase price. Let me know if you are interested.
Edited by Shep 4/2/2004 11:19 AM
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