I think my onboard charger is going bad, so I'm going to replace it.
It's a 3-bank, 10A per bank charger. Each bank is totally independent of each other. It was very advanced for its time, and even today there are few with the same features. Each bank could be set separately for four different battery types, and it had the built-in equalization/desulfation mode that could be selected per bank. It is the first version of the MinnKota MK 330.
Sorta bummed it is acting up.
Anyway....
Now I see there are some chargers that "share" power between banks. Meaning, the 20A or what ever will divide according, theoretically, to which ever battery needs the most. And, of course, there are the ones with fully dedicated banks that do not share current between them.
Anyone had both types and care to comment on if they've noticed any difference in battery life, charge times, etc.?
For better or for worse?
I have some theories of my own, but wanted to hear some other thoughts on it.
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Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to
not being the anchor person any more). With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely
that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing.
I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the
new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
Dang, new content and now answers.
First, congrats on the new boat!
My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V. 80 might be tops? I’m partial to MinnKota.
How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.
All weather or just nice weather?
Casting a lot or bait dragging?
Bobber or panfish fishing?
Spot lock? Networked with depth finders? What brand of depth finders?
We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha
motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor, wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will
want for this boat? Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke
Mariner motor) I will appreciate any help with these questions.
I went ahead and watched some of the MLF coverage. Wheeler didn’t make the cut but the bigger story was the Poche/Avera fallout.
Kinda funny listening to both sides of the story and putting together the scenario, reading between the lines.
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I think my onboard charger is going bad, so I'm going to replace it.
It's a 3-bank, 10A per bank charger. Each bank is totally independent of each other. It was very advanced for its time, and even today there are few with the same features. Each bank could be set separately for four different battery types, and it had the built-in equalization/desulfation mode that could be selected per bank. It is the first version of the MinnKota MK 330.
Sorta bummed it is acting up.
Anyway....
Now I see there are some chargers that "share" power between banks. Meaning, the 20A or what ever will divide according, theoretically, to which ever battery needs the most. And, of course, there are the ones with fully dedicated banks that do not share current between them.
Anyone had both types and care to comment on if they've noticed any difference in battery life, charge times, etc.?
For better or for worse?
I have some theories of my own, but wanted to hear some other thoughts on it.
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