r/boating • u/Turbulent_Painter391 • 17h ago
Charging with kicker
Is there a way to get this kicker to charge/maintain my battery while trolling?
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u/Hour-Database-1623 16h ago
Juice not worth the squeeze on this one.
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u/Turbulent_Painter391 15h ago
Got it ya I can either get a solar set up or set up dual batteries which would give me more bang for my buck I’m gathering
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u/daysailor70 14h ago
Former Merc dealer. Sell it and buy one with charging built in. The cost to upgrade will equal the price of the engine.
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u/Turbulent_Painter391 13h ago
What one would you suggest and what would I sell this for cdn $
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u/Canuckleheadache 9h ago
450-500 on a good day. Merc 4-5-6 don't have charging unless you go for the sailpower 5 but its a long shaft. You'd have to get up to a 8 to get it with electric start which includes the charging system. best bet as others mentioned is a second battery and/or a solar panel. really depends what the boat is and what you use it for.
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u/Turbulent_Painter391 8h ago
Small boat just fishing but I’m going to run a diesel heater this winter
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u/Canuckleheadache 8h ago
Ah cool! they are fantastic off a little tank. Just make sure you have your airflows right. Also solar wise you could definitely fit 1 or 2 100w panels up ontop of that bimini and hook them up with a victron mppt. they'll add a bit of weight but great in the long run..
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u/Enough-Reindeer1033 17h ago
You would need to add an alternator. Are you sure it doesn't have one?
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u/Low-Carob9772 16h ago
A solar panel setup would be the way to go. Those motors don't have a charging system.
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u/Loafdude 17h ago
You can add a charging kit.
They're expensive for what they are and require removing the flywheel to install the coils
They output max 5amps IIRC