Super User BrianinMD Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 Would love to get a boat, tired of bumming rides. Can find a few in my price range but having another issue. Where I live I cannot keep a boat or have it parked for any length of time. So they requires me to put the boat in storage. The issue is the only places around me that I can do this at with 24 hour access doesn't have electric hookups. Trying to get any ideas on how to handle this, at this point it would mean pulling the batteries each time to charge them at my house. With multiple trolling motor only lakes a 24v system would be needed. So, looking for any thoughts on how best to deal with this situation. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 Any length of time? The HOA allows 24hrs where I live. Which gives me time to plug in overnight before I head out. Minn Kota makes a charger that uses the alternator on the big motor for charging the TM batteries, but I'm not sure that would work for you. There's also something called a stay in charge. Here's a recent thread similar to yours http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/129245-battery-charging/ Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 13, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 13, 2014 Nope, can't do it for even a few minutes. We don't have parking for each individual house its a regular parking lot. Not allowed to put any kind of trailer in the lot. Fishing multiple electric only lakes pretty much kills the idea of the Stay in Charge. I figured it would be having to pull batteries, just wanted to see if anyone had run into this and had other ideas. Not sure how I missed the earlier thread. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 13, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 13, 2014 Is there solar which could reasonably charge two deep cycle and a starter battery? How big would the panel be? Quote
Koofy Smacker Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I would much rather pull the batteries. Have a 2 or 3 bank charger at the house all ready and when your done the trip just throw them on the bench and hook them up. I used to do that with a single bank charger before I got my on board and would actually set alarms for the night to get up and switch it to the next battery. Having a multiple bank will let you just hook up 6 wing nuts and be done with it. In your situation I am not sure of any other reliable way of doing it. Solar relies solely on the sun and snow will make you drive there to clear it off plus leave you hoping that they were charged properly since you last left them for your next trip. I vote pull them.. Its really not bad at all. 1 Quote
tnriverluver Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Sorry but I have to. Find a better place to live! Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 14, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 14, 2014 Oh tnriverluver I wish I could, other circumstances keep that from happening. Quote
camovan Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I would pull the batteries as it is a small price to pay for the freedom of your own boat. I would also consider calling around on the storage with power, if you explain what your storing and exactly how little power you need you might be surprised what they will offer to get a empty unit rented on a long term basis. Quote
ksboy Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Is there no way to run an extension cord at the storage place? You could plug an "on board charger" into a heavy gauge cord. If he owners won't allow it, offer them more $$$. Just a thought. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 Charge batteries at home....problem solved. Yeah you have to take them with you when you go but it isn't the end of the world and is something you can manage until you find a more suitable storage location. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 Set your rig and home charging station up so removing & charging the batteries each trip is as painless as possible. You may want to have 2 set of batteries so the first set is charging while the second set is in use. A couple of quick clips on the business end of your boat's battery wires might be in order. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 Set your rig and home charging station up so removing & charging the batteries each trip is as painless as possible. You may want to have 2 set of batteries so the first set is charging while the second set is in use. A couple of quick clips on the business end of your boat's battery wires might be in order. A-Jay I like A-Jay's suggestions. The only add would be that Optimas would be a good choice, if your moving them around a lot. No juice to spill, and they can take all the handling. 1 Quote
tbone1993 Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Would love to get a boat, tired of bumming rides. Can find a few in my price range but having another issue. Where I live I cannot keep a boat or have it parked for any length of time. So they requires me to put the boat in storage. The issue is the only places around me that I can do this at with 24 hour access doesn't have electric hookups. Trying to get any ideas on how to handle this, at this point it would mean pulling the batteries each time to charge them at my house. With multiple trolling motor only lakes a 24v system would be needed. So, looking for any thoughts on how best to deal with this situation. Are you sure you only have one place with 24hour access? Most places I know dont advertise it but will give you 24 access if you talk to them. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 15, 2014 Super User Posted January 15, 2014 Are you sure you only have one place with 24hour access? Most places I know dont advertise it but will give you 24 access if you talk to them. Most charge extra for electric. Where I store my boat, he wanted an extra $30 a month for me to plug in. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 18, 2014 Super User Posted January 18, 2014 If you've got to pull the batteries, then that is what you've got to do. A previous suggestion, to get the OPTIMA or a similar type sealed battery would cut down on the spillage issues. Maybe some kind of hand truck or cart if you have to lug the batteries up & down stairs. People forget that back in the day, we had to pull batteries and lug them to the basement or porch for charging a lot. I'm pretty certain that will a little bit of thought and throwing money at this problem you could come up with a pretty slick set up. A 2 bank charger with some kind of quick clips is a great idea. Quote
BassnChris Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Pulling batteries would be my only option in your situation........but I would pull them out anyways if I was storing it somewhere to prevent theft. Quote
BigAL Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I have same situation I have my boat in storage and I bring my boat by my house for a few hrs and charge them all the way and get at least two outing of them. Quote
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