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So I've decided on getting a Dual Pro 3 Bank 15amp PS3 Onboard charger. I already have 2 batteries up in the bow and although they aren't the same exact brand I'm going to use them until they are done and then get a pair of matching batteries. I figure it's a waste to just throw them away and not use them. They are both about 2-3 years old. I also have 1 starter battery in the back of the boat. I will be installing a 80lbs. Terrova with Ipilot and US2 with a 60" shaft. I have a 2000 Crestliner 1750 Fishhawk.
So here's my questions:
1.) Onboard Charger Installation:
I will have my 2 trolling motor batteries up front. Is it ok to mount the Onboard Charger in the same compartment?
2.) Since the 2 trolling motor batteries and the Onboard Charger will be up front I want to run the 2 short wires to them and the 3rd bank all the way back to the starting battery. I was going to use something like this:
CCx15 Dual Pro Charger Cable Extension Kit | ChargingChargers.com
The question is that they are only 14 gauge when I thought you needed 6 or 8 gauge, would they work?
They are 15' feet, would that reach?
Also, apparently you are supposed to keep the fuses close to the battery. I look at the above pre-made extension wires and don't see any fuses. Where are they?
3.) Can I make my own extension wires/splice into the original wires to lengthen them?
I've read that you can make your own and splice into the existing ones without voiding the warranty.
Where do you splice it?
If the wires are a single wire and come down to a Y, I read that you need splice it before the Y. However, they said you also want to keep the fuses near the batteries. Would I have to wire in my own fuses?
4.) I want to make my own jumper wires to set the 2 12v batteries in series. I can make my own. What gauge should I use?
5.) How do I install the Minn Kota Circuit Breaker?
Since I have 3 batteries do I need a circuit breaker for each one?
This is what I bought.
MKR-19 Circuit Breaker
6.) Where is a good place online or store (I'm in the Twin Cities) to get the best price on a Dual Pro Onboard Charger.
7.) When I do need to get batteries, what batteries aer the best bang for your buck?
8.) I am short and like to cast a lot up front, I also fish for topwater bass mostly so I fish in shallow water. I ended up with a 60" shaft, do you think too much of it will be out of the water in shallow water and I won't be able to cast over the head of the Terrova trolling motor?
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So I've decided on getting a Dual Pro 3 Bank 15amp PS3 Onboard charger. I already have 2 batteries up in the bow and although they aren't the same exact brand I'm going to use them until they are done and then get a pair of matching batteries. I figure it's a waste to just throw them away and not use them. They are both about 2-3 years old. I also have 1 starter battery in the back of the boat. I will be installing a 80lbs. Terrova with Ipilot and US2 with a 60" shaft. I have a 2000 Crestliner 1750 Fishhawk.
So here's my questions:
1.) Onboard Charger Installation:
I will have my 2 trolling motor batteries up front. Is it ok to mount the Onboard Charger in the same compartment?
2.) Since the 2 trolling motor batteries and the Onboard Charger will be up front I want to run the 2 short wires to them and the 3rd bank all the way back to the starting battery. I was going to use something like this:
CCx15 Dual Pro Charger Cable Extension Kit | ChargingChargers.com
The question is that they are only 14 gauge when I thought you needed 6 or 8 gauge, would they work?
They are 15' feet, would that reach?
Also, apparently you are supposed to keep the fuses close to the battery. I look at the above pre-made extension wires and don't see any fuses. Where are they?
3.) Can I make my own extension wires/splice into the original wires to lengthen them?
I've read that you can make your own and splice into the existing ones without voiding the warranty.
Where do you splice it?
If the wires are a single wire and come down to a Y, I read that you need splice it before the Y. However, they said you also want to keep the fuses near the batteries. Would I have to wire in my own fuses?
4.) I want to make my own jumper wires to set the 2 12v batteries in series. I can make my own. What gauge should I use?
5.) How do I install the Minn Kota Circuit Breaker?
Since I have 3 batteries do I need a circuit breaker for each one?
This is what I bought.
MKR-19 Circuit Breaker
6.) Where is a good place online or store (I'm in the Twin Cities) to get the best price on a Dual Pro Onboard Charger.
7.) When I do need to get batteries, what batteries aer the best bang for your buck?
8.) I am short and like to cast a lot up front, I also fish for topwater bass mostly so I fish in shallow water. I ended up with a 60" shaft, do you think too much of it will be out of the water in shallow water and I won't be able to cast over the head of the Terrova trolling motor?
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