Can Anybody recommend..... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MITCHELL · 06-10-2021, 05:21 AM

A good off grid charging system for trolling motor batteries, besides gas powered generators
I'm thinking solar power charging system and don't know how well they work and how long it takes to charge a low deep cell battery. If somebody has done this I would be happy to hear from you thank you 😎

MITCHELL · 06-10-2021, 06:07 AM

Buy the lifetime membership maybe I might make some friends

jruiz · 06-10-2021, 06:39 AM

A kit like this can charge a 100ah battery in 1-2 days.

"(1) 200 WATT SOLAR KIT WITH 20A MPPT CONTROLLER — RICH SOLAR" https://richsolar.com/products/200-w...ppt-controller

JohnMckroidJr · 06-10-2021, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

A kit like this can charge a 100ah battery in 1-2 days.

"(1) 200 WATT SOLAR KIT WITH 20A MPPT CONTROLLER — RICH SOLAR" https://richsolar.com/products/200-w...ppt-controller

It's great to see the price coming down on this technology. With 21 roof panels, my neighbor is selling back power. A friend who works for Florida Light and Power says solid-state aluminum batteries are coming, and FPL is preparing the infrastructure because solar panels on every roof are inevitable.

MITCHELL · 06-10-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

A kit like this can charge a 100ah battery in 1-2 days.

"(1) 200 WATT SOLAR KIT WITH 20A MPPT CONTROLLER — RICH SOLAR" https://richsolar.com/products/200-w...ppt-controller

Or just use a gas generator

mrJB · 06-10-2021, 11:50 AM

Take a look at Jackery Portable Power Stations and solar generators. Also Massimo brand at Costco...

MITCHELL · 06-10-2021, 04:14 PM

I think I'm better off with a small camping gas generator
It would be about the same amount of money if not less
Rain 🌧🌦or shine ✨😎

MITCHELL · 06-17-2021, 10:09 AM

Pulsar 2300 watt made in America 🇺🇸
80cc ducar motor for $389.99 and free shipping 🚢
Cheapest way out 😎

tomahawk · 06-17-2021, 07:21 PM

I have a 270 watt Panel and a 30 AMP MPPT charge controller I use on my travel trailer that I use to recharge the 200AH of 12V deep cycle FLA batteries. Paid $165 for the panel and another $130 for the charge controller. Works great for me. Last week in Sequoia I was producing 12.4 amps at 14.6 volts (180 watts) at 8:30 in the morning. My batteries were fully recharged around noon after being used most of night for heat. Heater (propane with 12V fan) turned on at 1 AM and ran about 1/2 the time until about 7 AM. Outside temp got into the 30s.

MITCHELL · 06-17-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tomahawk

I have a 270 watt Panel and a 30 AMP MPPT charge controller I use on my travel trailer that I use to recharge the 200AH of 12V deep cycle FLA batteries. Paid $165 for the panel and another $130 for the charge controller. Works great for me. Last week in Sequoia I was producing 12.4 amps at 14.6 volts (180 watts) at 8:30 in the morning. My batteries were fully recharged around noon after being used most of night for heat. Heater (propane with 12V fan) turned on at 1 AM and ran about 1/2 the time until about 7 AM.
Outside temp got into the 30s.

And would hate to buy something off the internet that would fall short of my situation. Maybe a video would have helped showing deep cycle battery being charged with regular battery charger plugged into the controller or a live demonstration from a salesmen

MITCHELL · 06-17-2021, 11:51 PM

At the same time a 6amp and a 10amp and charging two batteries at once. And don't solar panels use a battery to store power that eventually goes bad.

MITCHELL · 06-18-2021, 12:08 AM

To go any faster the bottom starts flexing to much

jruiz · 06-18-2021, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

And would hate to buy something off the internet that would fall short of my situation. Maybe a video would have helped showing deep cycle battery being charged with regular battery charger plugged into the controller or a live demonstration from a salesmen

The controller goes straight to your battery. No extra charger needed. No gas, no fumes, no neighbors complaining about generator noise.

MITCHELL · 06-18-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

The controller goes straight to your battery. No extra charger needed. No gas, no fumes, no neighbors complaining about generator noise.

noise, I'll probably put a canvas tarp around my generator to contain the noise gas and fumes don't matter I have an outboard

DanaPT · 06-22-2021, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

To go any faster the bottom starts flexing to much

That is a bunch of stuff in search of a bigger boat.

Crazy, how long does it take to set up?

MITCHELL · 06-26-2021, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

That is a bunch of stuff in search of a bigger boat.

Crazy, how long does it take to set up?

The devil makes work of idle hands ✋
I'd show you some more pictures of the latest up grades
But getting the security token notice and won't download
In and out at the launching ramp
And a whole lotta fish dinners since 2010

MITCHELL · 06-26-2021, 09:29 AM

On the water 💧where would you want to be, excluding a boat 🚢. Sitting in a kayak with a wet butt.
Stting in a kayak with a lawn chair.
Or laying down in a canoe. I used to take after noon naps

MITCHELL · 07-01-2021, 05:38 PM

Good way to loose a license plate with a plastic bracket

06-10-2021, 05:21 AM	#1
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Can Anybody recommend..... A good off grid charging system for trolling motor batteries, besides gas powered generators I'm thinking solar power charging system and don't know how well they work and how long it takes to charge a low deep cell battery. If somebody has done this I would be happy to hear from you thank you 😎 __________________ Duke Mitchell

06-10-2021, 11:50 AM	#6
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Power Stations Take a look at Jackery Portable Power Stations and solar generators. Also Massimo brand at Costco... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

06-10-2021, 04:14 PM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	After viewing several solar units I think I'm better off with a small camping gas generator It would be about the same amount of money if not less Rain 🌧🌦or shine ✨😎 __________________ Duke Mitchell

06-17-2021, 10:09 AM	#8
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Ended up going with the... Pulsar 2300 watt made in America 🇺🇸 80cc ducar motor for $389.99 and free shipping 🚢 Cheapest way out 😎 __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 06-17-2021 at 10:15 AM.

06-17-2021, 11:51 PM	#11
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	I'm use to plugging in 2 battery charges At the same time a 6amp and a 10amp and charging two batteries at once. And don't solar panels use a battery to store power that eventually goes bad. __________________ Duke Mitchell

06-10-2021, 06:39 AM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	A kit like this can charge a 100ah battery in 1-2 days. "(1) 200 WATT SOLAR KIT WITH 20A MPPT CONTROLLER — RICH SOLAR" https://richsolar.com/products/200-w...ppt-controller

06-17-2021, 07:21 PM	#9
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I have a 270 watt Panel and a 30 AMP MPPT charge controller I use on my travel trailer that I use to recharge the 200AH of 12V deep cycle FLA batteries. Paid $165 for the panel and another $130 for the charge controller. Works great for me. Last week in Sequoia I was producing 12.4 amps at 14.6 volts (180 watts) at 8:30 in the morning. My batteries were fully recharged around noon after being used most of night for heat. Heater (propane with 12V fan) turned on at 1 AM and ran about 1/2 the time until about 7 AM. Outside temp got into the 30s.

06-26-2021, 09:29 AM	#17
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Honestly if you had to send the night 🌙 On the water 💧where would you want to be, excluding a boat 🚢. Sitting in a kayak with a wet butt. Stting in a kayak with a lawn chair. Or laying down in a canoe. I used to take after noon naps __________________ Duke Mitchell