View Full Version : on board chargers -what one ?
fatboy
02-09-2003, 12:18 PM
folk's i need some advice on what onboard charger to buy. i know that alot of you use guest chargers from what i read here. i have a 50 hp merc (02') and soon my 65lb/24volt autopilot will be in and ready to rig.i'm thinking of two 27 or 31 series batteries for it. so from what i have read here i need a three bank charger and the bank going to the cranking battery needs to only trickle charge it. i will be buying my charger from cabela's in dundee mi.when i look at the chargers on the on-line cabelas page my head begins to spin.i dont need the best there is just a good quality charger that will charge well. it's not often that i get to go two days in a row:'( so i dont need a quick overnight charger for the most part. thanks for any help that you can be !
ebijack
02-09-2003, 01:28 PM
it's not only the fast charge, but it's the ability to keep your batteries at top charge level for months at a time. i'd suggest you get the 3/10 amp guest just incase you decide you need a 36 volt trolling motor in the future. plug it in and forget it!
soupy
02-09-2003, 06:11 PM
Unless your going to go 36 volt.
get the guest 2623 which is 10-10-3
and will keep everything up to full
and ready for fishing when you are.
firebird
02-09-2003, 06:20 PM
I have a two bank Dual Pro. works great for me. Have fun with your choice.
lundman
02-09-2003, 06:48 PM
I like the Minnkota SC220 or SC330....newly redesigned this year.
They have rebates also so they come in price aggressive....
good luck!
I've got a 50hp Yamaha, same trolling motor and am using a Guest 2620 2 bank charger, I'm not sure you need a 3 bank, but others here have more expertise.
I think 4-12-02, or thereabouts, I just looked and forgot already, there is a good post on the merits of 3 vs. 2 and the consensus is 3.
Thought I had read this before and looked it up and they make good sense. Personally, I've not had issues with the starting motor even running lights and the depth finder(s) when drifting or using the trolling motor at night. Guess I should carry a set of cables for jumping just in case. In any event, the charger won't do me any good out in the middle of the lake, but if you're not confident the starter battery is good to go when you get back to the dock, can't hurt to charge it overnight. I had voltmeter installed to monitor the starter battery and do keep an eye on it. I am interested in other responses you get to this.