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#1452734 - 07/05/08 08:56 AM
Onboard chargers
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 11/22/02
Posts: 159
Loc: wyoming mn us
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I need a 3 bank charger (1 starting batt. 2 trolling motor). Any pros-cons to any certain name brands?
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#1452903 - 07/05/08 01:39 PM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 05/16/02
Posts: 826
Loc: Burnsville, MN
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On sale at Fleet Farm. Today is the last day, if they have any left.
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#1452927 - 07/05/08 03:38 PM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 02/10/08
Posts: 418
Loc: IGL's, NW Iowa
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I have had Guest, Minn Kota and currently running a Pro Mariner that IMO is the best to date.
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#1453020 - 07/05/08 10:23 PM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 12/19/05
Posts: 964
Loc: Duluth, MN
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I've run a Guest and now a MnKota. Both were installed in new boats and have performed well in keeping the batteries charged and not causing harm to them.
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#1454795 - 07/08/08 02:03 AM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr IceLeaders Family
Registered: 05/01/02
Posts: 1582
Loc: Babbitt, MN
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I have a ProSport 20 Plus and I am pertty happy with that.
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#1455308 - 07/08/08 01:17 PM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 02/15/02
Posts: 872
Loc: Minnetonka, MN
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If the charger has cooling fins, it's because it gets hot and needs to dissipate the heat. These may also have mounting restrictions. The Dual Pros only get warm and have no mounting restrictions. I've had mine for 9 seasons and still going strong.
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#1456032 - 07/08/08 10:23 PM
Re: Onboard chargers
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 05/16/02
Posts: 826
Loc: Burnsville, MN
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Do you really need a 3 bank charger since the outboard charges the starting battery?
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#1456184 - 07/09/08 07:27 AM
Re: Onboard chargers
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HotSpotOutdoors Pro Staff
Registered: 12/09/02
Posts: 3900
Loc: Lisbon, ND
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Do you really need a 3 bank charger since the outboard charges the starting battery? No, you don't really. That said, if you can swing it, I'd go for it. The piece of mind to know that when you leave your place you have 3 fully charged batteries with little chance that you didn't bump the livewell pump switch or nav light switch on your way into the house is a big deal for me. I already spend less time on the water than I'd like to, and having to deal with a dead or low starting battery because I didn't charge it prior to going out would really drive me nuts!  marine_man
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#1456269 - 07/09/08 08:47 AM
Re: Onboard chargers
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HotSpotOutdoors Family
Registered: 04/06/07
Posts: 301
Loc: Duluth
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MM, I'm with you on this one. I have a four bank charger which accomplishes the same thing. And, I feel good about it.
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