Comments on: Review of Solar Boat Battery Chargers

By: Jason Quin

Jason Quin — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:47:21 +0000

I have a motorguide 54lbs thrust motor for a small 14ft fishing boat, I am trying to decide on what size battery I will need and am looking for recommendations on a solar panel to keep the battery charged as I will be fishing in areas without electrical. I am still looking for the amp draws that the motor will generate, but was wondering if anyone has a similar setup or can recommend a configuration that will work. The boat only has a hand started outboard, no electrical on board to tie into..

thanks in advance,

Jason

By: robin drake

robin drake — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:14:52 +0000

Ipurchased a ColemanCL-60t0 9 watt Solar Battery Charger for my Nautilus 625 amp Deep Cycle marine battery with a reserve Capacity of 120 min/ 70 AH. We have a 55 lb. thrust Minn Kota motor to use on our sailboat for close manouvering and docking , 2 or 3 times per week.. Will this charger be of any use in preserving battery life? The battery weighs 48 lbs. and I would prefer not to have to remove and charge it too often. Will I require a battery charge controller. Is there a better system with approximately the same surface area, approximately 24″ by 20″. Thankyou

By: eric faller

eric faller — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:02:09 +0000

I have a boat which uses 2 batteries for cabin and engine. I have a 10watt solar panel and would like to know if I need a battery regulator as I may not use the boat for a month or 2 at a time and would not to over charge and damage the batteries. If I dont need one should I fit a one way diode?

Ant info would be most appreciated

Regards

Eric Faller

By: admin

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:54:10 +0000

Hi Gray,

I need to know:

- More information about your battery (amperes hours, age, and so on..)
- Where you live
- A picture of your scooter (if possible)
- How and When you use it

Thx

By: Gray

Gray — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:43:30 +0000

Hi Guys!

I have a mobility scooter. I would like to charge it using solar energy, and possibly keep it topped up while using it?

What gear do I need please?

By: admin

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:31:13 +0000

Do you mean buy a solar charger or build one by yourself?

By: L Greaney

L Greaney — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:59:32 +0000

I need solar chargers in odd shap that can be put on seat of boat and can be set on. aft.24X20, 30X12 or 8 or 10″ X 48″. We are prot typing a boat with elec power. We gave a boat now that we powered with a 30 lbs. throst motor, and use a90 amp hr battery . the battary is mantained with solar charger 12X30 . we are going to a 54lbs throust motor and need a larger charger but are limited to odd shapes thank you L Greaney