How Do You Charge Deep Cycle Trolling Motor Batteries?
Charging deep-cycle batteries must be done with a deep-cycle battery charger. These types of chargers are electronically controlled to supply the battery with a series of “steps” for charging. A regular battery charger is not equipped to handle the special needs of deep-cycle battery charging. Using a regular battery charger can shorten the life expectancy of a deep-cycle battery. Many marine-type, deep-cycle battery chargers are available. Some of these chargers can be permanently installed to the batteries for marine applications. Identify the size of the batteries that are powering the trolling motor. In most applications the batteries are 12-volt. Some trolling motors may use a bank of batteries that are in a series connection. The total voltage for some of these applications may be 24 volts or even 36 volts. Choose the battery charger that best fits the voltage needs of the trolling motor’s battery system by consulting the trolling motor specifications. Mount the battery charger i
