Dave, thanks for all the thought and input you put into this. I am planning on fishing as many tournaments as I can in the next year and I am just trying to get ahead of any unforeseen problems. Dead batteries can ruin your day very quickly. I am as proactive as I can be and I put my trolling battery on a two amp charge every time I get back home from fishing. My biggest issue is lack of room for my batteries. THANKS AGAIN.