Gordon
30.05.2021 21:43:18
Front of motor showing wiring connections and male connector here
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Front of motor showing wiring connections and male connector here
I leave it connected unless I’m working on the outboard or the electrical system. The effect of using devices while charging is that, depending on how much the total device load is, the battery rebuilds its charge slower. If outflow is more than inflow, the battery will slowly drain. If the other way around, the battery slowly recovers or maintains its charge. here
My goal for the onboard wiring was to be able to easily connect and disconnect the motor for trailering with a heavy-duty waterproof connector. I wanted the process to be as simple as connecting the fuel line. But I didn’t want to mount a cable connector in the hull that required drilling another hole. more
Thanks for your question, Richard. I’ve seen those debates (and others) too. The first year with Summer Dance, I dismounted the outboard for trailering. We have to trailer 30-90 miles, some of it on bumpy county roads, and I didn’t want the extra wear and tear on my transom, motor mount, or motor. But at 90#, it’s a chore to mount/dismount our motor and I have a weak lower back. Starting the second year, I left the motor mounted. I had 1/4″ thick aluminum angle brackets as backup plates inside the transom already, but I also take the leverage off of the motor mount with two small ratchet straps. They hook onto the outboard and lead forward at angles to each side of the cockpit. With that setup, all of the motor weight is directly downward on the transom. I haven’t seen any negative affects of this setup other than reducing the tongue weight of the trailer accordingly. It saves time and back pain.
This means you can’t just connect them and forget. You will need to monitor the state of the battery so it’s not overcharged. Overcharging leads to shortened battery life, damage, and potentially dangerous situations. more
Additionally, some chargers are designed to be used around salt water and come with a special corrosion-resistant coating.
The higher the Amp rating, the faster your battery will be fully charged.
These are multi-stage, intelligent chargers, which means they monitor your battery’s current state and charge it only when necessary.
For emergency and mobility, it is advisable to have a portable charger. [links]
These chargers are designed to control the rate at which the batteries charge, hence making it very comfortable to charge while on the water. here
Charging a trolling motor battery is quite easy. You can charge your trolling motor battery in little or no time if it is done the proper way. Here, we will clearly explain to you how to charge your trolling motor battery properly.
For each charge, they are connected to the trolling motor battery and are subsequently removed. The portable motor battery charger has quite a lasting impact, and some of them are durable. here
This kind of charger is highly dependable and fast. It has three sub types. [links]
There are various battery chemistries. They may be flooded cell, absorbed glass mat and Sealed Gel. Trolling motor batteries should be charged based on the type and nature of batteries. Let us consider the three basic trolling motor battery chemistries.
It is an amazing thing to own a deep cycle battery, especially a trolling motor battery. Apart from the fact that it is faster to charge, it also lasts longer than other regular batteries.
The precision on board charger makes it usable for all battery chemistries. It has a button to choose which of the battery chemistries you use. If you want a fast, dependable and efficient charger, we strongly recommend this. [links]
This kind of charger is highly dependable and fast. It has three sub types. [links]