Marc Hufnagel Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Just picked up a 29DC Everstart Maxx battery and a minn kota box for my 55# trolling motor. Two questions immediately come to mind: 1. Can the battery be charged through the terminals on the outside of the box? 2. Is there a preferred brand/model of charger? It will not be inboard so I've been looking at Walmart, amazon and see conventional and deep cycle ones. Suggestions or advice here? I don't want to ruin the battery by using something wrong on it right out of the gate. Thank you! Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 2, 2020 Super User Posted September 2, 2020 1 - Yes. I have mine hooked up through 10' of wire from the terminals on the box to a socket back by the TM on my canoe. The TM and the Charger have the matching plugs...so it's plug-n-play. So I'm charging through a plug, 10' of wire and the box terminals. Yes, it's a MinnKota Power Center. Quote
Jaderose Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Don't over think it. I've had one of these for years for my Pond Prowler and it works fine.... Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 3, 2020 Super User Posted September 3, 2020 Charger - this is the one I have and works just fine. It's even on sale right now for $33 - https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--automatic-2a-battery-charger--14982037?recordNum=5 With the 'cigarette lighter' plug, you can plug it right into the accessory port on the MinnKota box. Quote
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