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on board battery charger

Posted By: wireman45

on board battery charger - 06/05/17 06:48 PM

need to buy another looking to see what u guys recommend in a 4 bank
Posted By: Shallow Waters

Re: on board battery charger - 06/05/17 07:16 PM

https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Minn-Kota-Mk-440d-4-Bank-X-10-Amps-p/min1824405.htm

I bought this one around Christmas. It has been great and I run pretty much all Minn kota and Humminbird electronics so it keeps everything covered if there is a power surge since I never unplug any of my electronics. The 10 amp is plenty for an overnight charge as well.
Posted By: DKennimer

Re: on board battery charger - 06/05/17 10:20 PM

Dual Pro, pro series.
Posted By: beartrap

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 12:14 AM

had triple procharger since 1998......never a problem....back in mid 90's I had triple pro charger on my boat and one of the banks went out 3 days before I was leaving to go to mexico...called triple pro and they overnighted me a new charger and told me just send old one back when you get back from your trip...and they paid for shipping costs both ways....
Posted By: Double Row

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 12:35 AM

My boat has a dual bank charger made by Charging Systems International. It is 17 years old and still working. I called them last month and they verified the date by the serial number. He stated that all of their chargers, except one, is still made in the USA. http://www.dualpro.com/
Posted By: El Skeeter

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 12:42 AM

Originally Posted By: Shallow Waters
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Minn-Kota-Mk-440d-4-Bank-X-10-Amps-p/min1824405.htm

I bought this one around Christmas. It has been great and I run pretty much all Minn kota and Humminbird electronics so it keeps everything covered if there is a power surge since I never unplug any of my electronics. The 10 amp is plenty for an overnight charge as well.


I'll second Hodges Marine, cheapest price also faster than quoted arrival date, AND a follow up call to make sure all was well.
Posted By: Troyz

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 01:01 AM

http://www.stealth1charging.com/
Posted By: ezbassin

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 02:02 AM

Originally Posted By: El Skeeter
Originally Posted By: Shallow Waters
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Minn-Kota-Mk-440d-4-Bank-X-10-Amps-p/min1824405.htm

I bought this one around Christmas. It has been great and I run pretty much all Minn kota and Humminbird electronics so it keeps everything covered if there is a power surge since I never unplug any of my electronics. The 10 amp is plenty for an overnight charge as well.


I'll second Hodges Marine, cheapest price also faster than quoted arrival date, AND a follow up call to make sure all was well.




I agree.
Posted By: SteezMacQueen

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 02:10 AM

I use a dual pro......well made and no problems.
Posted By: ezbassin

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 02:26 AM

Look up the top 5 best battery chargers for a boat and make your choice.
Posted By: T Bird

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 01:23 PM

I've heard some good feedback on NOCO chargers.
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Posted By: ShawnT

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 03:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Shallow Waters
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Minn-Kota-Mk-440d-4-Bank-X-10-Amps-p/min1824405.htm

I bought this one around Christmas. It has been great and I run pretty much all Minn kota and Humminbird electronics so it keeps everything covered if there is a power surge since I never unplug any of my electronics. The 10 amp is plenty for an overnight charge as well.


I would not recommend that charger. I've got the next step up of that series and already lost a bank, my last one went out twice as well on my previous boat. I know that a lot of guys are having to get these chargers replaced in their new Skeeters. It's an issue. I'm replacing with a Noco Genious charger even though my Minn Kota is still under warranty. I dont like the hassle of having to swap out these chargers every year year or so even though it doesn't cost me anything but labor. It will go down one day when I most need it.
Posted By: cde21

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 03:37 PM

Another vote for dual pro. I had a MK and it screwed up, and ended up zapping my batteries. I guess the float feature went out. MK told me since I was a year out of warranty to just throw it away, they cant repair them. Which sucks since they are so expensive...
Posted By: reeltexan

Re: on board battery charger - 06/06/17 05:01 PM


I've had good performance from Noco Genius.
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