Battery - Charger Recommendations

[rpm911]

Right auto correct got me. I'm asking specifically about SOLAR CHARGERS, because my boat is stored at a location without electricity. So I'll just get a second charger. Thanks.

 

[lazergeek]

Right auto correct got me. I'm asking specifically about SOLAR CHARGERS, because my boat is stored at a location without electricity. So I'll just get a second charger. Thanks.

I did a solar charger on my boat and has worked well for the last few years with just a cheap solar charge controller and relying on the DVSR to charge both batteries. Here is the thread, https://jetboaters.net/threads/210-fsh-sport-solar-charger.34088/

I just updated the charge controller to a dual bank because I got a Lifepo4 house battery and used relays to control the dvsr based on the ignition being on or off.

 

[Rehn]

Is there a preference between the Pro Mariner and the Noco? Also, is the DVSR mod still needed on the 2024 models? If I just hook it up and go, what will I miss out on doing that Mod?

 

[Ed255fsh]

If you’re storing for 3 months and can’t leave it in your driveway overnight, I’d take the batteries out and leave them plugged into a trickle charger the whole time.

I use the ProMariner ProSport 12 A 2 bank charger which charges both batteries at the same time. Been doing this every winter forever. My boat is a 2017 and the batteries are still original and working fine.

I also have a pro mariner. Works great.

 

[ahenderson432]

From many other posts. I do not believe your question of being a 2024 applies or is related to the boat itself but how the DVSR operates. It is a matter of the operation during engine/s running. The MOD is from BEP and not Yamaha. I did the MOD on my 2024 if that makes you feel better.

Thread 'Making DVSR Active with Engines On Only'

Jun 13, 2016

I want to have the DVSR only come on with the engines, to allow my dual bank charger to work as intended. I know you cut the red wire on the back of the switch cluster, and feed the one side from a switched power supply, but my question is for the 2016 e-series, does anyone know which wire will do the trick?

On the previous models, it was a specific wire for power to port or starboard YDIS that could be found behind the circular port in the engine bay, but mine has no such port, so I'm assuming the wires may be different as well.

Any help appreciate!

thanks,
Derek

• Derek Fosbury
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• Forum: Electronics-Stereo/GPS/Chartplotter/Electrical etc

For the BEP DVSRs there is a built in circuit for "storage mode".