12 volt batteries

[DJD]

I would consider charging both at the same time if I had a high amp charger but if I had a 5amp or less I would do it one at a time.

Alot of guys run out of juice cause they are drawing more current from their power source. You have a 12 volt maybe (200 amp hour) source to pull from with less draw than a full sized rig. You have to consider weight, heat and wire size when you have the option of rigging the boat yourself....sounds like you did it right!

[Embrey]

been charging all mine together all year

[coombro]

stumbled upon this idea when i noticed my origianal battery not holding up as long as it use to. With the dam repair fishing hours on cumberland river increased. I purchased my new battery and didnt want to discard my old one so I paralell wired them. Charging them one at a time I have noticed that they both dont draw down the same. There are times when one of the wont take a charge at all. Doesnt need it. My old bettery is about 8 yrs old now and iwont part with it.

[DJD]

What make is the old one?

[coombro]

What make is the old one?

The old battery is a new castle profesional series, super thrust a 2003 model. Paired up with a Bass pro power series 175 2008 model. My buddies run out of baterry ,but i still run strong. We fish the currents so the trolling motor is usually on a higher speed. This really works extra weight, but its like the bunnie it keeps going.