Ricky Bobby852

Papajoe - I appreciate your advice. I looked at the Minnkota and they are by far the largest in size and the heaviest, which I'm sure is a good thing. However, the models I looked at could not fit in the space where it was designed in my boat. I ended up ordering a Noco Genius Gen2 2 8 amp 2 bank due to the size and weight being similar to what I had in the boat previously. You can not find the Guest 8 amp's out there anymore and if you do they are expensive and are not the same size as the one that died on me. As you said, why buy the same thing if it already failed once. I even called bass pro shops and the service guy said chargers can die after 1 year or last forever. It's hit or miss sometimes... Hope this new charger delivers!

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I took out the charger and ordered a new one as it was caput, since then I have the batteries on a trickle charger until I can install the new charger. That's exactly why I bought the boat "you've got a great, stable fishing platform with plenty of room for gear". Fished it with 3 buddies the other day and we had plenty of space. May name my boat "No Hurry". The fish don't care how fast you get there

Since recently purchasing my Bass Tracker my Guest 8 amp charger has died. Checked all the fuses and this was the original, so it was only a matter of time. I am having a hard time trying to find another Guest 8 amp charger online. I wanted to get the same size so I do not have to predrill any holes. Many of the newer charges are larger and heavier. Any recommendations?

Eddie, I have messed with them trim and that does seem to help. My boat is too big and heavy to technically get up on plane. The faster you go the nose of the bow gets higher. It actually has a better chance on getting on planing out by going slower. The prop was already upgraded to a SS prior to me purchasing the boat. I have yet to mess with the cavitation plate but I will check into that.

The charger has a fuse on the terminal and that fuse is good. I can't tear the box/charger apart to see if a fuse is located on the inside. Also, the Guest 8 AMP chargers are hard to find online as I didn't want to have to pre drill holes for a different sized charger, if replacement is necessary.

Hello All, I am a newbie to this site and recently purchased my first boat.......a 2009 Bass Tracker 175 TXW with a Mercury 9.9 4 stroke used on CL for 5k! I know I know...it's a big boat for a 9.9! Most lakes around my area that I fish are 9.9 lakes and a stable comfortable fish platform was a priority for me. I have plenty of other friends with a jon boat with a 9.9 or the 170's and below with a 9.9. Either way, the boat is in great condition and I have taken it out 4 times so far. Apparently, the charger does not appear to be working It does not light up when plugged in. I replaced both batteries and have not been able to charge them after use. I was told it should show red that it's charging and green when the batteries are fully charged. What do I need to trouble shoot prior to purchasing a new charger? Also, on another note. I was told the boat would go approximately 8-12 mph. So far according to my buddies iphone the fastest we have gotten the boat with 2 people and light gear is 6mph. Any recommendations to get an extra mph here or there? Thanks!