Charging a trolling motor battery

[golfnut123]

I just bought a Johnson Seahorse Mod#j35ecsm. I also have an ancient trolling motor with alligator clips that go on a battery. Can I put a seperate battery in the boat for trolling and have it charge from the outboard?

 

[Mod3]

Re: Charging a trolling motor battery

Moving to Electrics, Electronics and Trolling Motors.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Charging a trolling motor battery

You can do it,but that 35HP charge system barely puts out enough amps to charge the battery for it's own use.It will never be close to what a troll battery needs.We are probably talking 4 amps or less output.<br /><br />DHP

 

[golfnut123]

Re: Charging a trolling motor battery

Thanks. That's kinda what I thought. Looks like I get to carry the battery back and forth from home.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Charging a trolling motor battery

If you have power at the dock, install an on-board charger and plug-in when the boat is at the dock.