I have a Mag 2000 probably a 2007 or 08 model. It runs great but it always takes about 10 pulls or so the first time I start it for the day. It usually goes on only 2 or 3 after that, but I was wondering if it should be starting sooner or if I should be doing something different.
I use the little Strikemaster oil bottles, and usually just have the 87 octane gas with a little seafoam mixed. I give it a full choke for about 2 pulls than open it all the way up to start it. I may give it a little gas as well. If it doesnt start then I choke again and repeat.
Is it common for them to take a little while to start or should it be firing up sooner? Does it have something to do with the cold? If I keep it inside the house overnight where its warm it usually starts a little better then when I leave it in the truck or in the shed. (just some thoughts)
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I have a Mag 2000 probably a 2007 or 08 model. It runs great but it always takes about 10 pulls or so the first time I start it for the day. It usually goes on only 2 or 3 after that, but I was wondering if it should be starting sooner or if I should be doing something different.
I use the little Strikemaster oil bottles, and usually just have the 87 octane gas with a little seafoam mixed. I give it a full choke for about 2 pulls than open it all the way up to start it. I may give it a little gas as well. If it doesnt start then I choke again and repeat.
Is it common for them to take a little while to start or should it be firing up sooner? Does it have something to do with the cold? If I keep it inside the house overnight where its warm it usually starts a little better then when I leave it in the truck or in the shed. (just some thoughts)
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