Battery chargers

Are on board battery chargers for flooded batteries worth it?

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I sure like them. Plug them in a let them do the work to charge and maintain

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Mine sure is handy. Plug it in when I unhook and let it take of them all at once.

They're great if you have a digital one that will charge the batteries up and then go into maintenance mode .... if you plan on keeping them attached between trips. Some older ones (like my MK220) are simply regular battery chargers designed to fit "on board" spaces, rather than be a "extra" piece of equipment you take along with you on trips where you're going to be there long enough to have to recharge the batteries at some point in the trip. "Those ones" are not recommended to be left on & charging for days/weeks.

In any case, you still have to do a routine check of the fluid level to insure you aren't boiling away your acid & exposing the lead plates. And as is always recommended ... charge the battery first, & THEN add distilled water (if needed).

If you have more than one battery, IMO, yes. I have a Minn Kota 315D in my boat and it's been flawless.

A friend in fishing gear sales profession highly recommends the NOCO brand on-board chargers. Has all the good features and a great reputation.

it's worth it imo as they analyze what the battery needs

have 3 batts hooked up to a CSI charger right now

It's the first thing I buy when I get a boat. It is a simple routine for me. Unlatch the boat, plug in the charger and put cover on boat.

I’ve had them in several boats and my current boat only has one battery. The confidence of knowing that my battery is waiting at 100% is the best. Mine is a noco genius with maintenance capabilities.

I’ve used on board chargers for a number of years without issues. It’s just simple to plug it in after a day on water and you’re ready to go next day. Having a boat built now and while I wanted a 3 bank Minn Kota charger it would not fit so I went with a 3 bank NoCo. I don’t expect to have any issues with it either.


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I have a quick connect for my Battery Tender mini that I’ve been using for years. Nothing fancy, but it works well for me!


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A huge plus specially when fishing long days on fishing trips. Start early morning come in for lunch plug boat in charge all batteries and ready to go for the rest of the day. Back in for the evening maybe only a few fish in livewell leave livewell on plug in charger, morning batteries charged and fish alive and frisky.

I got one on my new boat, not sure I trust it, never used it. Always have had problems with them.