Just a heads up. We have a Aqua-Vu camera MC series. We have had it about a year or so. We paid 400 for it.
There are two little plastic washers that hold the camera to the base that contains the battery compartment. This allows you to change the angle of the camera. One broke completely and the other is cracked.
I spoke with Aqua-Vu and they were willing to replace the camera for 75 and then they came back with 45 dollars. When I look at the camera and the 2mm thick plastic "holder" is no wonder it broke.
Just something to think about if you are thinking of buying an Aqua-Vu. I felt this should be replaced at no cost. 400 dollars is a lot to spend and then be charged 45 more to replace something that has a questionable design.
If anybody from Aqua-Vu is reading this, please respond. I would be interested in hearing your comments.
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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Just a heads up. We have a Aqua-Vu camera MC series. We have had it about a year or so. We paid 400 for it.
There are two little plastic washers that hold the camera to the base that contains the battery compartment. This allows you to change the angle of the camera. One broke completely and the other is cracked.
I spoke with Aqua-Vu and they were willing to replace the camera for 75 and then they came back with 45 dollars. When I look at the camera and the 2mm thick plastic "holder" is no wonder it broke.
Just something to think about if you are thinking of buying an Aqua-Vu. I felt this should be replaced at no cost. 400 dollars is a lot to spend and then be charged 45 more to replace something that has a questionable design.
If anybody from Aqua-Vu is reading this, please respond. I would be interested in hearing your comments.
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