On Board Battery Charger ??

Possum · 02-26-2007, 04:06 PM

I need to get an onboard charger for my batteries, since I don't have shore power on my ol' Formula. I have 2 batteries currently, and will be adding a third (for the radio and radar).

What suggestions do you folks have?

The boat will be slipped, so I want to ensure my bilge pumps have a nice fresh power supply.

CaptDom · 02-26-2007, 04:43 PM

Depends on how many amps you want......

I would say total 30 amp output would be fine, look for a small unit like the dual pro sportsman series. I used to have their triple unit with 10 amp each that was unbelieveably small and reliable. They go on all the bass boats that run electric trolling motors, so I would say for your application would be plenty, and wont break the bank. They have computer aided charging system which will not overcharge,and they are waterproof. Unit goes for around 250.

I had troubles with a guest dual I had on my old robalo.

Possum · 02-26-2007, 04:54 PM

I was just looking at those in Cabela's (but I'll keep shopping around).

These are the ones you are referring to, right?

Dual Pro Sportsman Edition : 3 Bank

CaptDom · 02-26-2007, 05:04 PM

Thats the one.....

Had good luck with mine, really loved how small they are.

chainsaw42 · 02-26-2007, 07:46 PM

what type of demands do you put on your batteries? just starting the engine or do you play tunes etc while on the hook etc (if so how long)? do you hang out on the boat while in your slip and if so do you use any electronics regularly? how big are the batts?

Possum · 02-26-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainsaw42

what type of demands do you put on your batteries? just starting the engine or do you play tunes etc while on the hook etc (if so how long)? do you hang out on the boat while in your slip and if so do you use any electronics regularly? how big are the batts?

Well, for the most part, I will be playing tunes while on the drift/hook. I plan on hanging out in the slip too, when the time allows. As for electronics in the slip, the radio/VHF might be about it.

I will have radar, chartplotter, 2 fish finders rolling while underway, along with VHF.

Batteries are Group 27 or the one size larger, can't remember.

C-Lure · 03-01-2007, 06:47 AM

Jim - While you're comparing the available units on the market, add the ProMariner to your list. I installed the Pro Tournament 100 on my boat two seasons ago (for two batteries). I keep my boat on a trailer and whenever I return home from a fishing trip I just plug it in and it's ready to go on the next trip. You will need to look at one of the 3-bank models (either the 150-15amps, or the 300-30amps). I've had great luck with my charger and always have the battery power when I need it. Check it out. Good luck. Bob

ChuckA · 03-01-2007, 08:36 AM

Just a reminder to all that will be doing some upgrades. http://www.defender.com/ will be having there annual sale March 29th-April 1st There located at 42 Great Neck Rd,Waterford,Ct. 06385-3336

MakoMike · 03-01-2007, 11:06 AM

Brad,
What am I missing here? How are you going to run a battery charger if you don't have shore power?

Possum · 03-01-2007, 03:03 PM

Not missing anything Mike. It will need to be hooked via an external cord. I am actually looking at base shore power, but damn, boating is expensive.

02-26-2007, 04:06 PM	#1
Possum User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT / Summer in RI Posts: 2,742	On Board Battery Charger ?? I need to get an onboard charger for my batteries, since I don't have shore power on my ol' Formula. I have 2 batteries currently, and will be adding a third (for the radio and radar). What suggestions do you folks have? The boat will be slipped, so I want to ensure my bilge pumps have a nice fresh power supply. __________________ ________________________ NBS Sportfishing Affiliates

02-26-2007, 04:43 PM	#2
CaptDom User Gallery Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blue Planet Posts: 963	Depends on how many amps you want...... I would say total 30 amp output would be fine, look for a small unit like the dual pro sportsman series. I used to have their triple unit with 10 amp each that was unbelieveably small and reliable. They go on all the bass boats that run electric trolling motors, so I would say for your application would be plenty, and wont break the bank. They have computer aided charging system which will not overcharge,and they are waterproof. Unit goes for around 250. I had troubles with a guest dual I had on my old robalo. __________________ CAPT. DOM PETRARCA COASTAL CHARTERS SPORTFISHING NEWPORT, RI (401)-862-0358 www.coastalcharterssportfishing.com

02-26-2007, 04:54 PM	#3
Possum User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT / Summer in RI Posts: 2,742	I was just looking at those in Cabela's (but I'll keep shopping around). These are the ones you are referring to, right? Dual Pro Sportsman Edition : 3 Bank __________________ ________________________ NBS Sportfishing Affiliates

02-26-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
CaptDom User Gallery Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blue Planet Posts: 963	Thats the one..... Had good luck with mine, really loved how small they are. __________________ CAPT. DOM PETRARCA COASTAL CHARTERS SPORTFISHING NEWPORT, RI (401)-862-0358 www.coastalcharterssportfishing.com

03-01-2007, 11:06 AM	#9
MakoMike User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 86	Brad, What am I missing here? How are you going to run a battery charger if you don't have shore power? __________________ ====MakoMike==== Http://www.Makomania.net

02-26-2007, 07:46 PM	#5
chainsaw42 NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 133	what type of demands do you put on your batteries? just starting the engine or do you play tunes etc while on the hook etc (if so how long)? do you hang out on the boat while in your slip and if so do you use any electronics regularly? how big are the batts?

03-01-2007, 06:47 AM	#7
C-Lure NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Harwood, Md Posts: 47	Jim - While you're comparing the available units on the market, add the ProMariner to your list. I installed the Pro Tournament 100 on my boat two seasons ago (for two batteries). I keep my boat on a trailer and whenever I return home from a fishing trip I just plug it in and it's ready to go on the next trip. You will need to look at one of the 3-bank models (either the 150-15amps, or the 300-30amps). I've had great luck with my charger and always have the battery power when I need it. Check it out. Good luck. Bob

03-01-2007, 08:36 AM	#8
ChuckA User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct Posts: 2,150	Just a reminder to all that will be doing some upgrades. http://www.defender.com/ will be having there annual sale March 29th-April 1st There located at 42 Great Neck Rd,Waterford,Ct. 06385-3336

03-01-2007, 03:03 PM	#10
Possum User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT / Summer in RI Posts: 2,742	Not missing anything Mike. It will need to be hooked via an external cord. I am actually looking at base shore power, but damn, boating is expensive. __________________ ________________________ NBS Sportfishing Affiliates

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