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AC2717 · 05-13-2021, 07:47 AM

I Have wanted to set up my boat with a dual switch for a long time, but just have not done it. I have been very successful with an Everstart group 29 deep cycle, and a 2.5 or 3 watt solar charger that stays on the battery whenever not under way. while underway it stays connected and i just stow it for safety. Then it comes back out. on very long days I do carry my jump pack, but I have never had to use it. I have however lent its use to some with one battery or a dual batter system. 2.5-3watts over a span of 4-8 hours at a sandbar should have no problem keeping your battery ready to turn the engine over

Even have the same charger on my little fishing boat, with a trolling motor and two garmins on it. haven't had a problem and it has the same 29 group battery in it

I have had this set up for 5 plus years

I even purchased a new charger at 5 watts last year but have not had to introduce it yet. its standby

05-13-2021, 07:47 AM	#5
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	I Have wanted to set up my boat with a dual switch for a long time, but just have not done it. I have been very successful with an Everstart group 29 deep cycle, and a 2.5 or 3 watt solar charger that stays on the battery whenever not under way. while underway it stays connected and i just stow it for safety. Then it comes back out. on very long days I do carry my jump pack, but I have never had to use it. I have however lent its use to some with one battery or a dual batter system. 2.5-3watts over a span of 4-8 hours at a sandbar should have no problem keeping your battery ready to turn the engine over Even have the same charger on my little fishing boat, with a trolling motor and two garmins on it. haven't had a problem and it has the same 29 group battery in it I have had this set up for 5 plus years I even purchased a new charger at 5 watts last year but have not had to introduce it yet. its standby __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"