East Coast Dave Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Looking for suggestions for a new onboard charger for my Maverick. My Guest died last weekend and I've always had them but thinking there has to be some improvements I technology etc. I'm only using it for the two trolling motor blue top batteries. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nelson Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Haven’t had one problem with my Genius charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 My two choices would be Powermania for a plug in charger, or a Stealth charger for charge on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Dual Pro, just retired one that was 13 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 What's charge on the fly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Charges your trolling motor batteries while boat is running (charges off the motor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 What is the difference in a 4 amp per bank vs 10 amp? Is it the time it takes to recharge? I looked at a Genius charger on line and it appears this is the only difference between the two other than the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Stealrh A/C D/C 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaco2 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 minn kota works fine for mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I am in the same boat as you, trying to narrow it down between the Genius, Powermania or this Minn Kota https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minn-Kota-On-Board-Precision-Digital-Battery-Charger/33707335?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227023782275&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40971762512&wl4=pla-78914160152&wl5=1015116&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=33707335&wl13=&veh=sem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I have a genius on the Maverick and it runs real hot. Too hot for me but genius says normal. I had the Minn Kota on the other Mav and it was bullet proof. I will be interested in what you select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats Man Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I use a Dual Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 47 minutes ago, Headhunter said: I have a genius on the Maverick and it runs real hot. Too hot for me but genius says normal. I had the Minn Kota on the other Mav and it was bullet proof. I will be interested in what you select. Stealth chargers put out very little heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 11 hours ago, East Coast Dave said: Looking for suggestions for a new onboard charger for my Maverick. My Guest died last weekend and I've always had them but thinking there has to be some improvements I technology etc. I'm only using it for the two trolling motor blue top batteries. Thanks again! I like Powermania as it has a internal fan and runs cool. I am charging a 24v system for trolling motor and starting/house battery and am pleased with the time it takes to refresh the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 hours ago, East Coast Dave said: What is the difference in a 4 amp per bank vs 10 amp? Is it the time it takes to recharge? I looked at a Genius charger on line and it appears this is the only difference between the two other than the price. Yes, it's time of recharge. Be careful with some of these charges, make sure they are designed to handle agm or whatever type of batts you have. Many a boat has been burned up by a charger malfunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Headhunter said: I have a genius on the Maverick and it runs real hot. Yes they do. I have one on mine. I can tell you they have great customer service and there is a reason I know. First one I had lasted about a year and I'm getting ready to send the second on back. All within about a 3 year span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Headhunter said: I have a genius on the Maverick and it runs real hot. Too hot for me but genius says normal. I had the Minn Kota on the other Mav and it was bullet proof. I will be interested in what you select. Are you back in the house and back to normal? Thanks I was th inking on looking at Minn Kota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Dave, If you charge your batteries overnight, then a 4 amp per battery will work just fine. But, if you need a faster charge, then the 10 amp is best. I charge overnight (two trolling motor batteries and house battery) and never had a problem. My 2013 boat came with a Duel Pro. It's located in a compartment that gets very little air circulation, and failed in about one year. I replaced it with a Guest and that on lasted about a year also. Then I installed a Powermania with the internal fan. It's still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I went with this. Bass Pro had it on sale for $129. 3 bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I just placed an order 15 minutes ago for the Minn Kota I posted the link too. Time will tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 7 hours ago, East Coast Dave said: Are you back in the house and back to normal? Thanks I was th inking on looking at Minn Kota. Dave, yes, back in the house and about 99% done. Getting ready to actually go fishing this weekend between rain showers. It;s been a bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Just replaced my Dual Pro with another one. After 14 years one bank went out and I used it that way for a while. Finally got tired of charging one battery separately so went back with the same charger. Can't beat 14 years and still running on two of the three banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 We wall mount computers and electronics often, in the business I'm in. It's always a good idea stack a couple washers or a spacer on the screws between the device and the wall, so there is at least a 1/8" gap to allow some air flow, which helps keep the device cooler. Electronics and computer processors do not operate properly or last very long when overheated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Minn Kota digital 3 bank on my PF2200 .....no problems at all in three years so far. Mine is mounted inside the center console along with the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 well maybe I should've considered replacing with this same one. The date appears to be Aug of 07.... not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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