Mellow Yellow 1806V Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I need a 2 bank on board charger for my pathfinder and have always done it the old fashion way on my other boats. Anybody have any experience with the noco genius or can reccomend a good charger at a good price? At the moment I'm leaning towards the noco but like I said I have no experience with on board chargers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InshoreMarSpec Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Noco is a great charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I have the Minn Kota 3 bank digital on board charger mounted in center console, not sure how it compares to others, but it has worked great for 3 seasons. The secret with any of them is ventilation...while it's charging, it gets hot...keep console door open if charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Might want to check out Powermania. A lot of the top builders, like Barker and Yellowfin, are using them now. Master Repair put one in my 22 Pathfinder, and so far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I had a Pro-Mariner in my old boat and it lasted 14 years. The charger that came with my Pathfinder took a dump after two years, so I replaced it with a Pro-Mariner. I don't know anything about the Noco, but lots of folks are happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I have heard good things about NOCO, I have a Stealth1 and its great. Its small doesn't get hot and can add charge on the run if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I have a Dual Pro that is 12 years old if that tells you anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Minn Kota is pretty bullet proof and handles any type of battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Headhunter makes a good point. Consider buying a charge that will accept different batteries. My charger has a switch to select Lead Acid, AGM or something else. If you upgrade your batteries, you don't want to buy another charger to handle the newer technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldestCityLocal Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Does anybody notice any difference between the 5amps to each bank and the 10amps to each bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Tyler Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have the 2 bank & 3 bank Precision Charger from MinnKota b it's awesome. Maybe im wrong, but the amps per bank depends on what kind of battery you're charging. A flooded battery is better off getting a slower charger (5amps instead of 10amps). As for an AGM, i was told that you can get away with a much faster charge without any harm (10-15amps). But heck...I could be completely wrong. Just make sure you get a charger that can charge your type of battery. Mostly for if you have an AGM, make sure you get a charger made for those. -Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I have owned them all... first Dual Pro - no issues MK - 7 years no issues now Promariner - 3 bank - 6 months - not a problem... I think any of the non-house brands will serve most of us right.. It's Ginger / Mary Ann....either will take care you..... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Tournament fish all day two days and you better have at least 10 amps per bank for a 24 series battery, more for at 27 or 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Tyler Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have (2) group 27 flooded batteries for house/starting and (3) group 31 AGM's for my iPilot. I have a 2 bank MK Precision charger for my starting batteries, at 6 amps per bank. My AGM batteries get 15 amps per bank off my MK Precision charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldestCityLocal Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Good info about to pull the trigger on a charger for two trolling and one starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow 1806V Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Don't amps reflect charging rate/time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Sure does. More amps less time to full charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yes. http://www.operatingtech.com/lib/pdf/A Guide to battery Charging.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 6 hours ago, Mellow Yellow 1806V said: Don't amps reflect charging rate/time? Yes, Go on MK website..they have a complete explanation....but, in short, the more amps, the faster the charging.... But, to be honest for the average non-tournament fisherman, a standard, 6 or 10 amp charger will overnight most weekend fisherman's batteries...I always plug in the night i finish fishing and then again the night before.... my drill night before: 1. check bilge pumps by filling hull 2.) start engine and run it on the muffs 3.) check trolling motor and connections 4.) plug in for the night For those who camp or tourney fish, the Stealth is recommended as it charges on the go.... For what I do, I rarely fish more than 2 days without a charge, and my series 27's handle my MK Ultera fine..they've never run more than 1/2 after two days of charging. The key to longevity of batteries and other thoughts: 1.) Charge on the go - stealth (best) 2.) Charge as soon as you get back from your trip 3.) Get the max Reserve Capacity for the battery - the less charge you take off the batteries (meaning the more RC and when you draw amps it uses less of the battery), the longer the battery will last. 4.) Get the appropriate battery for your system - some batteries will not work on all chargers (most gam's, all wet cycles ) work on the aforementioned...only some of the more specialized batteries. 5.) Personal opinion - name brand will treat you right - MK, Noco, dual pro, pro-mariner, etc. 6.) I recommend you buy at a WM - yes, more $$, but, buy on your AMEX card and the 3 year warranty...you have 100% security of your machine in the event of a problem - you are going to invest $300 or so, 10% safety is worth it in my opinion. 7.) Keep a small trickle charger in your kit - $50 or so, to use in case one of your leads go bad or your unit, at least you can insure you have power. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 In Stock at Amazon NOCO Genius GEN3 30 Amp 3-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger by NOCO 4.4 out of 5 stars 526 customer reviews | 153 answered questions List Price: $269.99 Price: $239.90 Free Shipping for Prime Members Read the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 JEM is right, the Powermania charger is really an excellent charger. The thing that I like most is that it is the only charger that will take a zero volt battery and recharge it, it is waterproof and has a sealed area that has the dip switches so you can select your battery type, it also uses the most available power to like 99%. And if you're at a little hotel with a bunch of other boats that are trying to charge, it'll charge at a much lower voltage input than the others, so if you are at the end of the hotel behind 15 other boats yours will charge. I have a 2 - 20 in my 17' MA.... Most of the big center console brands use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ififish Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I replaced a Ten year old Dual pro 3 bank with a Noco 4 bank 10 amp. Charges 4 wet group 31s overnight every time. Has been flawless and never left me without power on the water for tm, starter or electronics. Also bought from Amazon.👍💯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 On June 23, 2016 at 6:44 PM, Headhunter said: Minn Kota is pretty bullet proof and handles any type of battery. If my batteries are discharged too much the Minn Kota will not bring them back. It flashes "bad connection". So i have to put the manual charger on them individually to charge them a little bit, then can switch to the Minn Kota. Not impressed with the Minn Kota so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 The Minn Kota (and most all) won't charge a battery that is determined by the charger to be "dead", they won't read low voltage. That's is why it will work after a direct charge manually to bring the voltage in the battery back up then it can "read" the battery and charge. That Powermania charger will charge a zero volt battery up even if the Ac power input drops to 90% capacity. So with the voltage drop that occurs when the extension chord is plugged in (more length worse it is) we lose line voltage before we even start to charge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 DaveC, excellent point on the length of extension cord........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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