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Old 12-14-2012 | 07:18 PM
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I have 4 batteries on the boat 2 on each side. they are wired in parallel. I only need to recharge the batteries when it is back home in the barn. I am thinking a charger in the 30-40 amp range, My question is can I use a 2 bank charger it seems 4 are hard to come by ..Any suggestions? .. Thanks
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Old 12-15-2012 | 02:16 AM
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i have 3 in mine 2 in parallel & 1 seperate, had a 10 amp 2 bank chrger & when i added the 3rd batt it didnt last a month. called the manufacturer & he told me a 20 amp 2 bank will be fine. so far 3 months & no issues
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Old 12-15-2012 | 02:35 AM
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I would think you would be fine as long as you have them on two separate circuits. Having it on individual batteries doesn't seem to be a major issue.
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Old 12-15-2012 | 06:01 AM
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They are on 2 circuits.. Thanks I will go shopping ..
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Old 12-15-2012 | 08:43 AM
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You might try Amazon.com I picked up a 4 bank 40 amp charger that was pretty reasonable. Its a Genius by Noco. Randy
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Old 12-15-2012 | 09:33 AM
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A pro sport 20 from cabelas works good also, charged 4 batteries for me with no problems
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Old 12-15-2012 | 12:37 PM
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They are on 2 circuits.. Thanks I will go shopping ..
You are all set then. My lazy ass just keeps my boat on the smart charger with the switch set to "all." I need to break down and get the charger too.
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Old 12-16-2012 | 06:49 AM
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I went with a mastervolt 3/40 amp, seems hard to find a 2 bank in the higher amps..
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