Charge batts while you run

[Rand]

Anyone have a charger that works while you run your outboard? Or anything like that. We usually camp in primitive campgrounds. Don't always have elec available. So after first day of fishing have limited battery power. Any help appreciated. I have a 16' 2007 Tracker.

Rand

[CGH]

Get youself of these, then you can recharge your batteries, also you can have a few comforts of home while at the camp.

Only thing I dislike about this unit is that it's not made in the USA (And the Price)

2007 NEW HONDA EU2000i GENSET PORTABLE GENERATOR

EU2000i Specifications

Engine GX100

Displacement 98.5 cc

AC Output 120V

2000W max.(16.7A)

1600W rated (13.3A)

Receptacles 20A 125V Duplex

NEMA Plug Number:

5-20P

DC Output 12V, 96W (8A)

Starting System Recoil

Fuel Tank Capacity 1.1 gallons

Run Time on One Tankful 4 hrs. @ rated load

15 hrs. @ 1/4 load

Dimensions (L x W x H) 20.1" x 11.4" x 16.7"

Noise Level 59 dB @ rated load

53 dB @ 1/4 load

Dry Weight 46.3 lbs.

Features

# Honda Overhead Cam Engine

# Lightweight and Compact

# High Quality, Stable and High Power Output

# Quiet Operation

# Low Fuel Consumption

# Parallel Operation Capability

# Oil Alert?

# Electronic Ignition

# Simultaneous AC/DC use

# Electronic Circuit Breakers

# Inverter (Computer Friendly)

# One Switch for Engine/Fuel Valve On/Off

# USDA-Qualified Spark Arrestor/Muffler

# Fully Enclosed for Quieter Operation

# EcoThrottle?load dependent operation)

[snapshotmd]

How about a solar powered charger, like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41144

[snapshotmd]

Ok, so how about this?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90599

9x more powerful than the 5W version.  Cuts the charge time down to 15.3 hours.

I read somewhere if your batteries are down 50% (6.5V) that this will do damage to the battery.  I think most accessories stop functioning under 10V, or 77%.  So that would mean that it would take an 8hr day to charge a "dead" battery.  Dead meaning the battery can no longer power a 12V rated accessory.

If you attach these panels to your battery while fishing, the panels may or may not power your trolling motor with just a little help from your battery.  The problem is the panels are kinda big, 1' X 3', and there are 3 of them.

Then again, for the price, a generator would probably the way to go.