Charging solution for 2x Deep Cycle Batteries at the dock

DarrenEm · **Joined:** Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:06 pm **Posts:** 119

I just ordered a Minn Kota Terrova 80 (

) 24v, so now I'm about to search for some good value deep cycle batteries. Which brings me to my question... How the hell do I keep them charged at my slip? I have shore power available but I'm not sure about the adapters for long term use. I know there is an adapter out there (30a to 15a) with GFCI protection but I also know they aren't really intended to leave unattended and long term. I won't use the outboard enough to rely on a DC charger, and I doubt that solar is a good option as I will be using the boat often and I don't think they will keep up. Does anyone have a good, clean option?

salmonslayer · **Joined:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:36 pm **Posts:** 34

on board charger like minnkota 3 bank keep 2 trolling batteries and main battery charged best way mount charger run wires plug in nice and clean

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4329

Check the sell buy trade forum here. Pepe has an onboard 2 bank charger for sale. For batteries call Belleville starter and alternator. They are a new advertiser on this forum, here is the link to them http://www.bellevillestarter.ca

DarrenEm · **Joined:** Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:06 pm **Posts:** 119

DanElliot wrote:

Check the sell buy trade forum here. Pepe has an onboard 2 bank charger for sale. For batteries call Belleville starter and alternator. They are a new advertiser on this forum, here is the link to them http://www.bellevillestarter.ca

Cool, thanks for the tips. My main problem is shore power to the onboard charger. The only thing I can think of is running an adapter, but I am worried that it may not be safe to leave out there full time. I'm going to speak with the marina staff and see what they think.

Ginner20 · **Posted:** Mon May 15, 2017 9:05 am

Slightly off topic but where did you order your new Terrova from?? and was it a good deal? I'm looking to upgrade from my Powerdrive 55.

Walleye 9 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:05 pm **Posts:** 1985

If you don't trust the power supply at the dock, then you are either gonna have to pull the boat out of the water and bring the boat to a power source, or disconnect the batteries and take them out and bring them home with you to charge.

DarrenEm · **Joined:** Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:06 pm **Posts:** 119

Ginner20 wrote:

Slightly off topic but where did you order your new Terrova from?? and was it a good deal? I'm looking to upgrade from my Powerdrive 55.

I got it from Cabelas. I think it was regular price. 70lb thrust, 60 inch shaft, US2 transducer and bluetooth/ipilot... $1755 :S.

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