Onboard Chargers – recomended brand?

  • smp500
    Duluth MN
    Posts: 52
    March 12, 2005 at 2:31 am #1233259

    Hey Fellas, My name is Sam, I live in Lakeville MN, I’m new to the site but I’m already impressed with the level of knowlege that is displayed on this site so I wanted to run this by ya.

    I’m in the market for an onboard charger for my Dad for his birthday next month. His Cresliner has two batteries, 1 cranking, and 1 12v for the troling motor. Do you have any recomendations on brand, output capacity for me? any advise would be helpfull.

    Thanks

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    March 12, 2005 at 2:35 am #349097

    I am sure you will find the answer. Way to big of a boat for me. Just wanted to say welcome to IDA I am sure your answer will follow. My boat does smell like walleyes though

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    March 12, 2005 at 2:40 am #349099

    Welcome to IDA . Does your pop mainly fish weekends? If so he will love a moderate aggressive Minn-kota 2 bank charger the MK220. See http://www.jollyannsales.com and save on sales tax.

    Jeremiah Shaver
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 4941
    March 12, 2005 at 2:52 am #349100

    Welcome SMP

    I like Derek’s recommendation

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 12, 2005 at 2:57 am #349102

    I use a Dual Pro. Great charger and great customer service.

    If you decide to go with a Minn-kota or Guest then Wade is your guy.
    Ron

    kapnjim
    Posts: 112
    March 12, 2005 at 1:30 pm #349155

    I would have to say a two bank (10 amp) should do him well. If it was me I would buy a Guest. Guest has a gal named Sue who frequents some of the message boards. She takes care of those with problems. Not that their units are problem prone by no means, but if there is trouble their customer service is second to none. Cabelas is another great place to shop. Their customer service is also excellent. I hate to go against the grain here, but a walleye magazine tested several brands of on-board chargers a couple years back, and Minn Kota was one of the worst.

    smp500
    Duluth MN
    Posts: 52
    March 12, 2005 at 2:00 pm #349161

    Hey Guys, Thanks for the help. I appreciate the input.

    tony_apisa
    E. Moline Illinois along the Rock River
    Posts: 1180
    March 12, 2005 at 2:00 pm #349162

    Welcome to the site Sam,
    Back to Derek’s question. All depending on the recovery time that he needs to recharge his battery. The Guest 2613 has a 10 to 12 hr.recovery time where the 2620 has a 5 to 6 hr.recovery time. Also like Derek said, check out Chargers. . Wades, service is second to none.

    clarkk
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 174
    March 12, 2005 at 2:24 pm #349166

    I have a MinnKota 3 bank charger and it works very nice.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    March 12, 2005 at 4:54 pm #349196

    Welcome. Great to have you with us. Please feel free to share and post all you want.
    Thanks, Bill

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18708
    March 14, 2005 at 2:53 pm #349454

    Guest. I’ve had one in my boat 7-years with no issues.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    March 14, 2005 at 8:05 pm #349549

    We get a lot of happy customers with both the Guest and Minn Kota charges. There is a nice rebate on the Minn Kota chargers right now. I had not heard of the negative report that was mentioned above but I have not heard any bad reports from our customers. Good luck!

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