Battery Charging In Remote Area

[Eagle]

Next year, 2008, we may be staying on an island with no electricity. Was wondering about recharging a deep cycle battery in this environment. Just wondering if anyone has solved this problem and what was the solution.

Best bet would be a small generator I guess. If so, what brand and model of generator do you use? How long does it take to recharge after a day on the lake? Wattage/amps output needed, etc................Would think a trickle charging solar panel would not be able to keep up, is this correct?

Thanks

[TLunge]

You're probably correct, the size of the solar panel to recharge a dead deep cycle would be way too big to bring in the boat, I use a 1000w generator with the 12v (alligator clip) adapter and it takes a few hours, plus solar panels wont work when you need them (at night).
TLunge

[dskrizzy]

http://www.stayncharge.com/

Almost got this just prior to last season.

Have read some good things about the product. Impressions seem to be favourable.

Dennis

[Eagle]

Thanks, gentlemen for allowing me to think out loud here and for your replies. Guess I should have posted this under boats, motors, and electronics

Thanks again

[Stayncharge]

Found someone looking at our products and thought I would come over and see your site. I do not have any dealers in your state but have a few people using our products and if i can help in any way to explain the products i will. Will not try to push the Stayncharge product here until i see the boards for awhile and I will also talk to the owners of the site before i go to far. So i am happy to be here and will stay around if I can help not just with my products but after 8 years of being aroung the fishing industry i can help with about any kind of wiring and charging problems anyone might have. Thanks Jim Payne

[dskrizzy]

I was in touch with Jim just prior to fishing season last year. Good guy and was able to help me with the questions I did have. I had a couple of trips planned where I had no electricity available @ the docks. Looking for alternatives, I found his product through another forum.
At the end of the day, my setup had enough juice to get me through the full week w/out having to charge my trolling motor batteries up.
With saying that, having the ability to charge while on the road and to be able to get/maintain a charge off the main motor, is very appealing to say the least. Again, the impressions I have read have been nothing but favourable.

Thanks for popping over to these parts Jim.


Dennis

[Stayncharge]

Dennis good to see you and hope all is well with you and yours. Let me know if we can do anything for you. Thanks