Where is STUD Wannabe??

**BigBlue** · 03-24-2011, 08:58 PM

Nevermind...Prob been mentioned before but what brand bank charger is most reliable?..Need a 3 bank charger mine is shot

**feelay** · 03-24-2011, 09:13 PM

I have a Minnkota 3 bank that has been doing a fine job for 4 years. My stuff gets 4 years use for every actual year.

**BigBlue** · 03-24-2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by feelay

I have a Minnkota 3 bank that has been doing a fine job for 4 years. My stuff gets 4 years use for every actual year.

I can believe that... Thanks

**Wannabe...** · 03-24-2011, 10:55 PM

That's a difficult question to answer. I've had 2 that failed, both different brands. The most recent one was a dual pro 3x15 amp honked that tops the scales at 50 pounds. Probably not a better one made, but they check in at $400 + range. One of the banks continuously charged and it was 12 years old. The other was 8 years old but forget the brand. I ve run bps chargers with good luck and minn kotas. Based on price per amp, I went with a mk330d for the latest replacement. Can't say it's the best, but it was reasonably priced and I trust the brand. So far, I'm happy with it.

Wannabe...

**duckhunter** · 03-24-2011, 11:03 PM

We have a minnkota and are very happy with it.

**crappiholic** · 03-25-2011, 07:47 AM

I've used several different brands of chargers since I bought my boat. I am on my third charger now and fixing to change out with #4. The one I have now is a Minn Kota MK330 and the replacement is a Minn Kota MK345D. Nothing wrong with the 330. I am changing to the 345D because I am going with a MK 101 Terrova and want my batteries charged faster and stronger. For my money, I don't think you can beat Minn Kota. They have come a long way in the past years.

**BigBlue** · 03-25-2011, 08:10 AM

I knew 'Shop Til U Drop' would have researched this quite a bit... Have a dual pro now but it was completely submerged due to a busted water line in garage.. Been a great charge for 8 yrs but they are pricey.. Thanks for the input on MK was leaning towards them just wanted some professional input

**crappiholic** · 03-25-2011, 08:12 AM

Don't forget that Dual Pro has a very good warranty program. They might be willing to work with you. It wouldn't hurt to call them.

**Wannabe...** · 03-25-2011, 09:04 AM

That's true....I've heard tales of them really bending over backwards to work with customers even on chargers that were out of warranty. In fact, I sent them an email to see what it would cost to fix the one bank that was bad on mine and it was reasonable, but since it was so heavy, I figured shipping would eat my lunch money....well, you know when I say lunch money, I don't really mean lunch money since I have other folks buy my lunch. So...it was just literary license on my part.

Wannabe...

**wilbur** · 03-25-2011, 05:46 PM

WB how long does your charger stay flashing yellow? I just hooked mine up yesterday to 2 brand new bats they checked at 12.6 put charger on it stayed yellow for a minute than flashing for 7 hrs till it turned green.
I called Minn Kota and they said that was normal with a 180 reserve bat, but they were almost full when put on

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