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Home Fishing Videos How to Install Boat Batteries and Onboard Chargers [36V]

How to Install Boat Batteries and Onboard Chargers [36V]

Ryan DeChaine
Sep 07, 2017

Here’s your DIY walk-thru guide for tackling boat battery and charger installation. Andy Kratochvil of Fish Lectronics installs a Minn Kota Precision Charger for a new 36 volt trolling motor battery system and cranking battery. He shares pro tips for properly installing the charger in aluminum boats, then how to correctly wire three 12 volt batteries in a series to complete the 36 volts needed for today’s high-powered trolling motors. The guidance is also useful for 12 and 24 volt systems as well.

FEATURED EQUIPMENT:

Minn Kota Digital On-Board Charger (MK 460PC)
Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass Boat
Interstate Marine/RV Deep Cycle, 27M

Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.