I have an '02 Yamaha 4 stroke. The battery wasn't charging while the boat was cruising like it used to. My boat guy tested it and said the alternater/charging system should be checked. He put in what I believe was a voltage rectifier-- sound right? The first few trips the volts would climb to 13.5 - 14 or so under full throttle. Last night it got up to 16.8 to 17v according to the gauge on the dash. It flashed at 17v. I assume this is a warning if it flashes. I turned on the bilge and livewell to draw it down a bit. The battery reads 12.7 v when the boat is off in the garage. I should have this looked at I assume. The depthfinder powered off at one point as well. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks, Sam
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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 an '02 Yamaha 4 stroke. The battery wasn't charging while the boat was cruising like it used to. My boat guy tested it and said the alternater/charging system should be checked. He put in what I believe was a voltage rectifier-- sound right? The first few trips the volts would climb to 13.5 - 14 or so under full throttle. Last night it got up to 16.8 to 17v according to the gauge on the dash. It flashed at 17v. I assume this is a warning if it flashes. I turned on the bilge and livewell to draw it down a bit. The battery reads 12.7 v when the boat is off in the garage. I should have this looked at I assume. The depthfinder powered off at one point as well. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks, Sam
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