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meaux fishing 02-18-2010 05:20 PM
on-board chargers
 
Well my charger has gone out on me:pissed: so i need a new one. So I am looking for suggestions... I need a three bank 10 or 15 amp. I have heard good things about dual-pro, any others I should look at. The one that burnt up is a Minnkota and Im not against them either... What do you have? And do you like it?

Jordan 02-18-2010 05:38 PM
academy has a good selection, last time i was there, (2 weeks ago) they were on sale... $40 less

LaAngler 02-18-2010 05:39 PM
i went cheap once, cabelas or bass pro charger, almost set my boat on fire.

dual pro now

PUREBAY2200 02-18-2010 06:18 PM
Dual pro !!!
When I change my batteries n the spring I'm gettin dual pro!!

wtretrievers 02-18-2010 07:24 PM
I had a minn kota. It went out. They can't be worked on either:pissed:. I have a skeeter brand but it's made by dual pro. It's a '01 charger (9 yrs old). Still going! Won't go with anything other from now on.

Ray 02-18-2010 07:33 PM
My boat came with a Guest automatic charger. It seems to be working good so far.
It puts out 5 amps to one and 5 amps to the other, or 10 amps at 24 volts.

On my big boat, I have a Prosport battery charger that is many years old. It is a smart charger. It can put a total of 20 amps to any battery, not the 5/5 like the Guest. It can put 2 amps to one battery and up to 18 on the other. The charge floats depending on what each battery needs. It is one of the best small chargers made.

Either way, be sure to get a waterproof/explosion proof unit. Especially if you are fishing in salt water.

wtretrievers 02-18-2010 07:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray (Post 116167)
My boat came with a Guest automatic charger. It seems to be working good so far.
It puts out 5 amps to one and 5 amps to the other, or 10 amps at 24 volts.

On my big boat, I have a Prosport battery charger that is many years old. It is a smart charger. It can put a total of 20 amps to any battery, not the 5/5 like the Guest. It can put 2 amps to one battery and up to 18 on the other. The charge floats depending on what each battery needs. It is one of the best small chargers made.

Either way, be sure to get a waterproof/explosion proof unit. Especially if you are fishing in salt water.
This how most of your better chargers work. Gives more juice to the battery that needs it the most until they even out.

speck-chaser 02-18-2010 07:41 PM
I gots the dual-pro:):):)

Ray 02-18-2010 07:43 PM
Not all do it. Some put a certain amps to the battery, not a floating charge.
Some charge both and one can get over charged.
Smart chargers are a little more costly, but worth the price.

all star rod 02-18-2010 07:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray (Post 116167)
My boat came with a Guest automatic charger. It seems to be working good so far.
It puts out 5 amps to one and 5 amps to the other, or 10 amps at 24 volts.


On my big boat, I have a Prosport battery charger that is many years old. It is a smart charger. It can put a total of 20 amps to any battery, not the 5/5 like the Guest. It can put 2 amps to one battery and up to 18 on the other. The charge floats depending on what each battery needs. It is one of the best small chargers made.

Either way, be sure to get a waterproof/explosion proof unit. Especially if you are fishing in salt water.
I have the same brand on my boat...it is the model 2611, 10 amp, 2 bank since I have a 24v Troll motor. No issues with it plus I had the same set-up on my other boat without any issues.

speck-chaser 02-18-2010 07:46 PM
dang ray, your always such a wealth of info:grinpimp: Are you a "research engineer" while offshore?:rotfl:

coon 02-18-2010 08:17 PM
Try Bass Pro Shop. Regardless of what brand you choose (I bought the Pro Mariner 3 bank) for an extra $20, buy the extended warranty. It covers beyond the product warranty yrs an extra couple of years. If you have a problem with it, send it back in whatever condition - dropped in water, burnt up, no receipt - they still replace it. No questions asked.

Salty 02-18-2010 08:43 PM
Dual Pro

Ray 02-18-2010 09:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by speck-chaser (Post 116175)
dang ray, your always such a wealth of info:grinpimp: Are you a "research engineer" while offshore?:rotfl:
I am talking from experience.
I like what lasts and works.

jlincecum 02-18-2010 09:15 PM
i have a guest. been happy with it so far.

adamsfence 02-18-2010 09:57 PM
i have a minn kota been good so far just hope it does better than my trolling motor.

catch.and.fillet 02-18-2010 10:06 PM
Dual Pro 4 bank onboard my Ranger. Just had warranty swapout done when one cell was acting up. Quick exchange service and no questions asked.

speck-chaser 02-18-2010 11:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jlincecum (Post 116226)
i have a guest. been happy with her so far.
fixed it for you.


Is she purdy?:*****:

meaux fishing 02-19-2010 12:47 AM
Thanks for the help I think im gonna go for this one http://www.dualpro.com/products/sportsman/


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