12-28-2007, 02:24 PM
I've got a master battery switch on my boat already. I stole this picture from when I did the boats re-wireing job:
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But as you can see, it's not designed but for a single battery input. You're all right on your assesments of how to parallel and cross batteries. I have done this before, I just didn't know how well it would work in a marine application. Running the batteries parallel keeps the batteries at 12V, but the Amp output is increased, which is not an issue.
Dave, Though i'm not running charter out of my boat, I still need the extra performance and durability out of my equipment. Hints the reason I always try to use the best equipment when I tackle a job. If I were putt putting around a lake or river, I wouldn't be so concerned. But, I really beat this boat in the ocean, and rarely turn back unless the water gets scarey big. I use my boat quite often as well, so it takes a constant walloping. Settling for equipment that will work for the average recreational angler just won't cut.
It's my understanding that the Optima batteries will give me the performance I hoping for, and the on board charger and use of dual batteries will keep me from arriving at the dock with a dead battery. The cold months are infamous for killing a battery on the way. I wish I had a 10 dollar bill for every time a cold night has killed the battery quicker than the trickle charger can keep it up.
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This guy up there, only 39.99 at boatersworld.com. That's a good deal. That takes care of the paralleling issue and the charging issue. I'm going to pick one up here in the next week or two. Good looking Tom. Now, all I have to do is pick up a couple batteries and an onboard charger. That will set me back about 500 bucks, but I shouldn't ever have issues again. Especially since i've rewired the boat. Oh, I think i've got to replace my VHF too. BLAH!
Thanks for the input guys! I'll do this one like I did the last one and take pictures. Thanks
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But as you can see, it's not designed but for a single battery input. You're all right on your assesments of how to parallel and cross batteries. I have done this before, I just didn't know how well it would work in a marine application. Running the batteries parallel keeps the batteries at 12V, but the Amp output is increased, which is not an issue.
Dave, Though i'm not running charter out of my boat, I still need the extra performance and durability out of my equipment. Hints the reason I always try to use the best equipment when I tackle a job. If I were putt putting around a lake or river, I wouldn't be so concerned. But, I really beat this boat in the ocean, and rarely turn back unless the water gets scarey big. I use my boat quite often as well, so it takes a constant walloping. Settling for equipment that will work for the average recreational angler just won't cut.
It's my understanding that the Optima batteries will give me the performance I hoping for, and the on board charger and use of dual batteries will keep me from arriving at the dock with a dead battery. The cold months are infamous for killing a battery on the way. I wish I had a 10 dollar bill for every time a cold night has killed the battery quicker than the trickle charger can keep it up.
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[/url] This guy up there, only 39.99 at boatersworld.com. That's a good deal. That takes care of the paralleling issue and the charging issue. I'm going to pick one up here in the next week or two. Good looking Tom. Now, all I have to do is pick up a couple batteries and an onboard charger. That will set me back about 500 bucks, but I shouldn't ever have issues again. Especially since i've rewired the boat. Oh, I think i've got to replace my VHF too. BLAH!
Thanks for the input guys! I'll do this one like I did the last one and take pictures. Thanks
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