on board chargers

[uncle remus]

I know this has bee on the board before but I forgot the results
ive been using Cabelas 3 bank chargers for a long time = the only reason was
the life time warranty because the chargers would not last but around a year but now
the life time warranty has been stopped and they only have a 90 day warranty and when
my last Cabelas charger blows up just wondering what would be a good one to buy that
will last == thanks for any input Remus

[mac crappie]

I use the old fashion charger because I don't trust the on board ones


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[Lloakley930]

I use the precision chargers, so far so good

[MThook]

I've used the Bass Pro version, right now two two bank. They've been on the boat for 5-6 years at least

[NCkenner]

Like you Remus, I went through a bunch of chargers in the ole Kenner. Finally, I decided you get what you pay for and bought a Guest. They are about twice the price of the Cabelas (Pro Mariner) but my first Guest 3521 is still in the boat going strong even after 12+ years of service. I have since bought another boat and it came with a Pro Mariner. One of the first accessories I bought for it was a 4 bank Minn-Kota Precision charger for it (Guest doesn't make a 4 bank). 2 years now and he MK is still working great.
The PM was sold and made a small down payment on the MK.

Bottom line from my experience.....
1. You get what you pay for
2. Dead batteries on the water will ruin a good fishing trip

Chris

[Hanr3]

I too have the MK chargers. First 2 bank developed an issue, called minnkota, gave them the serial number, they warranty it. I sent confirmation I shipped the old unit, and they shipped the new unit. 3 years later and no issues. I like it so well I bought a single bank for the starting battery.

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[SeaRay]

I've used the Bass Pro version, right now two two bank. They've been on the boat for 5-6 years at least

I had the Bass Pro as original equipment on my 2001 Tracker. It was still working a couple of years ago when Gerald C bought it. Far as I know it is still working. 18 years and they are not as expensive as some.

[brettw]

Minkota onboard charger since 2002

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[Mike1234]

I have the bass pro brand three bank o problems had it about six years. And it’s been under water twice. Dang plug.


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[Countryboy N.C.]

I have a minn kota on one boat, for 2 years now, no problem. Got a bass pro one on the other boat, going on 5 years, no problem so far, Bought a Pro marina off amazon, going about 4 years now, no problem.