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I recently purchased a new Minn Kota 330D on board charger for my boat (and 3 batteries). I also bought the remote charging port that allows you to simply hook an extension cord in when being used. If not being used, it has a protective cover that locks in place.
My question is... Where would be the best place to install the remote charging port on the boat? Where is yours installed?
Thanks for any help. I really don't want to mess this up and regret where I placed it later.
I got a 220D and no nothing about a remote charging port. Are you talkin about a square lookin black piece to plug the charger cord into when not being used? If so I mounted mine in the Bat compartment cause thats where the charger is mounted.
something like this...
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Oh so thats what it is.
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Originally Posted by Superx10
That's exactly what it looks like except its the Minn Kotta version. I'd like for it to be easily accessible for convenience , and also able to use even when the snapped boat cover is on (with simple effort).
I have a center console boat and my plug is located on the left side of the console
I am planning on installing one also. I have a 16.5 Tracker and now the cord is loose in the battery compartment and feeds up through the access door on the back deck. I.m thinking of putting mine on the back deck in a corner nearest where my extension cord feed is. I think it is flat enough not to be in the way and if I can get it as close to the edge as I think I can. You would be close to falling overboard if you stepped on it.
SeaRay
I think, if I had one, I'd mount it in the splashwell .. up on the vertical wall, near the corner closest to wherever the charger is mounted. The snap cover should keep any backwash water from getting into it. It would also be a simple move to reach the ext. cord under the boat cover & plug it in ... if you didn't plug it in before putting the cover on.
... cp :cool:
Just to let you know. It will void your waranty if you cut the power cord to the charger to wire it to that plug.
umm.. the ac plug end goes into that holder. The holder comes apart so you can install the plug inside the holder.
Just installed mine last month and in the battery compartment with all 3 batteries.
the onboard chargers make charging 2+ batteries a lot easier than lugging them inside to charge.
So are you saying you don't have to cut the power cord to wire it to that plug.
nope. there should be 2 screws that hold the plug in place on the backside of the holder.
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I'll be dang. I was thinking that was a different plug. Wish I had known about that one..I wouldn't have cut mine.
On my last boat I just ran the plug out of the rubber sleeve that the wiring and throttle and shift cables came out of.
I just keep my extension cord plugged into the charger in the battery compartment and pull the cord out when needed. Keeps my wife from snitching the cord for her weed eater.
I think there are both kinds, I was looking at the one that uses the existing plug. It is just a weatherproof topside storage pocket for the cord plug.
Searay
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Originally Posted by Shot
I didn't have to cut the power cord, it simply fits into the attachment. I'm sure hoping my warranty stay intact!
You're exactly correct. I just installed it today. there are 2 screws that hold the plug into the plastic assembly at the rear of the fitting(as shown in your picture. This turned out to be fairly simple to install. I ended up installing the charger in a rear storage compartment (near the engine). Then I just installed this fitting through the wall of that using a hole saw. Now it is easy to reach even if I have to unsnap 1 or 2 snaps from the cover. It can be easily reached when on the trailer too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Superx10
I'll try to attach some pictures soon.
Absolutely. I've wanted to add this for a while, but finally got to it this year. It sure makes Spring startup fishing much easier to get all those charged so easily! I'd highly recommend an onboard charger for anyone with more than 1 battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Superx10