Hey all,
I'm looking to extend the runtime of my 24V MinnKota Powerdrive V2. I currently have 2 group 24 batteries (couldn't fit anything bigger), and in current or wind I get about 2-3 hours before I start losing power. I'm looking into the MinnKota Alternator/Charger (MK-2-DC) to allow my engine alternator to charge the batteries to gain a little bit more time on the water, but I want to know if idling the engine would provide enough amps to make it worth it. I've read there's a "cut-in" rpm where the alternator starts charging and then continues to charge once I dial back to idle, but wanted to see if any of you had any more information on the topic (i.e. how many amps does the alternator provide at idle once I reach the cut-in rpms, etc). Putting the engine in gear makes me go too fast to troll. I have a 2006 Mercruiser 3.0 with the 65-amp alternator. Thanks in advance
I'm looking to extend the runtime of my 24V MinnKota Powerdrive V2. I currently have 2 group 24 batteries (couldn't fit anything bigger), and in current or wind I get about 2-3 hours before I start losing power. I'm looking into the MinnKota Alternator/Charger (MK-2-DC) to allow my engine alternator to charge the batteries to gain a little bit more time on the water, but I want to know if idling the engine would provide enough amps to make it worth it. I've read there's a "cut-in" rpm where the alternator starts charging and then continues to charge once I dial back to idle, but wanted to see if any of you had any more information on the topic (i.e. how many amps does the alternator provide at idle once I reach the cut-in rpms, etc). Putting the engine in gear makes me go too fast to troll. I have a 2006 Mercruiser 3.0 with the 65-amp alternator. Thanks in advance