I have an '87 Catalina 22 with 2 identical, new deep cycle batteries in parallel (a jumper between the negative terminals), a selector switch with 3 positions (bat 1, bat 2, or both) and an outboard that has no alternator. I want to connect a solar trickle charger so it recharges both batteries simultaneously, but I am unsure how to connect the solar charger. I am also unsure as to whether i need some sort of regulator to monitor the charging.
Since I don't need to reserve power to start an engine, I intend to run both batteries so they will have the same state of charge, making their charging requirements symmetrical.
So, does anyone know how to set this up? Thanks!
Since I don't need to reserve power to start an engine, I intend to run both batteries so they will have the same state of charge, making their charging requirements symmetrical.
So, does anyone know how to set this up? Thanks!