I bought the portable MinnKota charger a few months ago. Last night we had the boat out and ran the trolling motor until the battery was just about dead. Got it home, hooked up the charger and it said "charging complete" when I first turned it on. We'd noticed this earlier in the season, but we weren't running the trolling motor a lot and just figured we didn't drain much battery. I did not leave it hooked up to see if the battery would be charged by this morning. I'm guessing it will probably still charge the battery, but probably not nearly as fast as it should.
Don't take me wrong, I'm not anti-technology. Battery powdered items will always have their place. I'm mean you don't want your girl friend or wife in the bedroom playing for their gas powered adult toys!! That would be a bit loud and smokey!
That’s right. My 84 year old dad loves his electric chain saw. Light weight and quiet. Besides, at his age he’s not cutting a bunch. Where as myself I want something with more power and heavier duty. Look at how many people have switched back to gasoline cars after running one in winter if you travel a lot.
As long as my strike master works I’ll keep using gas. Maybe my next will be electric, but who knows, you can find used gas ones pretty reasonable as others buy electric.
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I bought the portable MinnKota charger a few months ago. Last night we had the boat out and ran the trolling motor until the battery was just about dead. Got it home, hooked up the charger and it said "charging complete" when I first turned it on. We'd noticed this earlier in the season, but we weren't running the trolling motor a lot and just figured we didn't drain much battery. I did not leave it hooked up to see if the battery would be charged by this morning. I'm guessing it will probably still charge the battery, but probably not nearly as fast as it should.
Any ideas???
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