On board charger choice

[Don G]

I have both Guest & Dual Pro...I lean toward the Dual Pro but both are good chargers..

[crappiedoc]

I have both Guest & Dual Pro...I lean toward the Dual Pro but both are good chargers..

Aren't they both Marinco's product? I think Ranger uses Dual Pro. I do agree with you completely though.

[CatFan]

Aren't they both Marinco's product? I think Ranger uses Dual Pro. I do agree with you completely though.

No. Dual Pro is Charging Systems International. Guest is Marinco.

My opinion is go with 10A per bank and whatever brand gives the best customer service. Right now that seems to be MK and DP, but it may depend on your dealer. Steer clear of the charge-on-the-run products. Most people can't even keep their cranking battery charged with the outboard, much less trolling batteries too.

[chaunc]

No. Dual Pro is Charging Systems International. Guest is Marinco.

My opinion is go with 10A per bank and whatever brand gives the best customer service. Right now that seems to be MK and DP, but it may depend on your dealer. Steer clear of the charge-on-the-run products. Most people can't even keep their cranking battery charged with the outboard, much less trolling batteries too.

Chances are that you're not hooked up right. I dont use my system to charge my cranking battery. My 90hp honda does an excellent job there. I use my stayncharge to charge my trolling batteries. It runs from my truck to my boat not my motor. I get an excellent charge while driving to and from my local lake. I have optima bluetops and they charge up very well. They also have a system that hooks up to your motor but i dont need it. I'm very satisfied with the one i've been using for over 8 years, with very little maintanence.