I have a transom troller (Vantage) and bow-mounted troller on my boat, and I recently purchased a second HDS-7. I want to have the ability to take this 2nd depth finder to either the rear of the boat or the front of the boat, so I plan on making a portable case that will have a battery and a mount for the depth finder. I am looking for suggestions as to how I should wire the capability to plug this depth finder into either the front or rear of the boat. I have an LSS-1 that has a hub where I can plug this in, but would a t-connector allow me to run a cable to both the front and back, and then I could plug into either one when I need it? Also, any suggestions as to where to get the supplies to do this? Also, how heavy of a battery would I need for the portable case? Thanks.
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 transom troller (Vantage) and bow-mounted troller on my boat, and I recently purchased a second HDS-7. I want to have the ability to take this 2nd depth finder to either the rear of the boat or the front of the boat, so I plan on making a portable case that will have a battery and a mount for the depth finder. I am looking for suggestions as to how I should wire the capability to plug this depth finder into either the front or rear of the boat. I have an LSS-1 that has a hub where I can plug this in, but would a t-connector allow me to run a cable to both the front and back, and then I could plug into either one when I need it? Also, any suggestions as to where to get the supplies to do this? Also, how heavy of a battery would I need for the portable case? Thanks.
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