I have a 57 Evinrude Lark on my 16' MFG tri-hull. I frequently fish out of erie 5+miles out. I met up with a guy the other day (buying a bigger fuel tank), Who said I was nuts for going that far out with no way to charge my batts. It got me thinking, would y'all consider that safe? I carry 3 batteries on board: 1 for accessories, 1 for starting, and 1 for a spare starting battery. I run a bilge pump, trolling motor (short bursts), Fish finder,stereo, and marine radio. The only time I ever have to switch to my spare is if I go out at night. My lights KILL my batteries. I can start the engine off of one battery 20+ times before it starts to even slow down.
Second, How can I charge my batteries when i'm out there fishing? I've thought of solar but space is so limited on this little boat. Perhaps someone makes a tow behind water turbine of sorts? On my Sundancer (26ft), we have a generator.
Curious as to what others do. Thanks, -Devin.
Second, How can I charge my batteries when i'm out there fishing? I've thought of solar but space is so limited on this little boat. Perhaps someone makes a tow behind water turbine of sorts? On my Sundancer (26ft), we have a generator.
Curious as to what others do. Thanks, -Devin.