Victor Coar
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I finally bought a bps prowler 55 a minn kota 2 bank charger and a optima blue top battery. can someone give me the advice on the following questions?
1 I have installed the motor on the transom it came with the round connectors not the alligator clip type. Do I just put them on the battery and tighten the wing nuts down? is there a cover or something I should put on the posts to cover them up?
2 can I leave the onboard charger connected all the time? even while the motor is connected?
3 when I get home should the motor be disconnected while I charge? Do I plug it in and leave it that way 24/7? Do I need to worry about catching things on fire?
4 how do I stow this thing? if I tilt it all the way up it will hit the seat. Do I need to remove it while the boat is on the way to/from the lake?
Finally do you have any safety tips for me- I have 3 and 5 yr old fishing buddies and they mind pretty well but I am afraid curiosity will get the best of them how can i keep them safe? without tying them to chairs? I would hate to see them get hurt on the trolling motor...
Thanks a lot guys! I will share photos of my battery compartment upgrade asap!
1 I have installed the motor on the transom it came with the round connectors not the alligator clip type. Do I just put them on the battery and tighten the wing nuts down? is there a cover or something I should put on the posts to cover them up?
2 can I leave the onboard charger connected all the time? even while the motor is connected?
3 when I get home should the motor be disconnected while I charge? Do I plug it in and leave it that way 24/7? Do I need to worry about catching things on fire?
4 how do I stow this thing? if I tilt it all the way up it will hit the seat. Do I need to remove it while the boat is on the way to/from the lake?
Finally do you have any safety tips for me- I have 3 and 5 yr old fishing buddies and they mind pretty well but I am afraid curiosity will get the best of them how can i keep them safe? without tying them to chairs? I would hate to see them get hurt on the trolling motor...
Thanks a lot guys! I will share photos of my battery compartment upgrade asap!
