DavisIslander Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Any suggestions on what you have and what you like? Schumacher keeps coming up from conversations.... It's a fun boat and I love fishing on it! 12 volt starting battery, 24 volt trolling motor system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisIslander Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 This past weekend! My son and a 38 inch Snook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Charge on the fly - Stealth Plug in - Powermania. Nuff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Can't go wrong with the Stealth System. You can just go with the AC system and later add the DC/charge on the run. I just have the AC charger, don't feel like I use the TM enough or make long enough runs to take advantage of charge on the run. Have also heard good things about NOCO genius chargers. I haven't heard anyone mention Schumacher onboard chargers, I know the make regular battery chargers, seen them at Walmart. I assume you are looking for an onboard charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Installed or portable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 I've always had great luck with Dual Pro, just replaced.one that was 13 years old. Company is good to deal with, you actually talk to a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Stealth AC/DC 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVuPlay Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Charge while running = Stealth Onboard Charger when docked or on trailer = Minnkota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 6 hours ago, FLDXT said: I've always had great luck with Dual Pro, just replaced.one that was 13 years old. Company is good to deal with, you actually talk to a person. I just bought a Dual Pro. I read lots of reviews and it has the best ratings. I didn't need the AC/DC charge-on-the-run, or I would have heeded Outlaw's advice and went with the Stealth. When I saw that Hobo was using the Dual Pro, I knew it had to be a good choice for AC-only charging. Got mine here - they have good prices on Odyssey batteries and fast shipping too: https://www.batterymart.com/p-acc-rs3-6-amp-waterproof-battery-charger-3-bank.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats Man Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Dual pro RS3. That will cover all 3 batteries. Might need the extension cable to reach your starting battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Powermania for all three batteries, installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 A friend of mine had a Quad Pro dealer installed charger (about a $500 charger if I remember correctly) in his brand new 2016 24 Pathfinder bought in March, 2016. By September, 2017, the charger was dead. He had to bit the bullet, and put in a AC/DC Stealth on the fly charger. I had a Powermania charger installed in my 2007 2200V in March, 2016. My charger is still going strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Stealth AC/DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Stealth MAX PACK (AC/DC w/ Gauge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 As you see there’s as many opinions as there are charger. My only recommendation is skip the starting batt. It’s really unnecessary if you use the boat at all regularly IMO. I’ve had more issues with my starting batts on the on board charger. Last two boats haven’t had it on and no issues. I think once I’ve had to put my portable charger on it when it sat for longgggggg time unused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 11 hours ago, justfish said: As you see there’s as many opinions as there are charger. My only recommendation is skip the starting batt. It’s really unnecessary if you use the boat at all regularly IMO. I’ve had more issues with my starting batts on the on board charger. Last two boats haven’t had it on and no issues. I think once I’ve had to put my portable charger on it when it sat for longgggggg time unused Agree with this. With the Stealth Charger, if you have one of your TM batts connected as your #2 starting battery. You can place the battery switch in both, and charge the TM batt and the house/starting #1 batt. I do this about once a month after the TM batt has been fully charged. I do it just to keep the battery topped off, but not so often that if the motor wasn't charging I wouldn't know it till I was on the water. Not sure if other units can handle that, but I spoke with the guys at Stealth and they told me that was acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Went through two onboard chargers in my 2013 boat, one Guest and one other brand. Switched to Powermania because they have an internal fan to keep the unit cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I have been using a Promariner 3 bank.....I have had previously a 4 bank Minnkotta that went 7 years (4 bank)....not a problem at all so far with the promariner...FWIW....Hells Bay installs these and swears by them.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Good choice ! I've had my Dual Pro charger (original equipment) for 11 years without a hitch, don't even know it's there. Works flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayfisher34 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: I have been using a Promariner 3 bank.....I have had previously a 4 bank Minnkotta that went 7 years (4 bank)....not a problem at all so far with the promariner...FWIW....Hells Bay installs these and swears by them.... dc Has worked great for me so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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