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Old 06-28-2019, 12:09 AM
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How effective are on board solar panel for charging trolling battery while in use?? Any recommendations?
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Old 06-28-2019, 10:30 AM
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It’s like trying to fill an oil drum with a shot glass.
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Old 06-28-2019, 10:36 AM
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worthless for out on the water

next to worthless for a trailered boat

marginally useful for a boat docked or on a mooring for keeping the battery topped off (bc the bilge pump may have been running)
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Old 06-28-2019, 04:49 PM
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put the $ towards a 2nd battery
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Old 06-28-2019, 09:25 PM
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It's basically a trickle charger. It won't help while out on the water. I agree with NJSquatch, invest your dough in a second battery.
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Old 06-28-2019, 10:57 PM
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Thanx for the input guys!!! Second battery it is!!
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