Noco charger

Got my boat back after a long stay at the dealer and plug up my charger and only 2 banks are working. Only had the boat 1 1/2 years is charger still under warranty from BCB or do I need to call NOCO?

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September 30, 2010 at 12:56 am #351565

scubaman154
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Good for you!!! my PP4 cost me 30 to replace, which is still good!! beats buying a new one at retail!!!!

September 30, 2011 at 12:56 am #416007

JSLAW
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Plug it in as soon as i can once off the water, let it charge overnight or at least 12 hours. Then plug it in every 3-4 days to keep em topped off. Always plugged in the night before an event or before i know i am headed to the lake.

September 30, 2011 at 3:22 pm #416009

Cape Fear
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I do the same as JSLAW. If you do it that way you will get a longer life out of your batteries.

September 30, 2011 at 3:31 pm #416014

gclayfam
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I plug mine in the night before I go and the night after I come back. Then I plug it into a timer that chargers 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening and leave it until Im going again.GeorgeGeorge

October 1, 2011 at 11:06 am #416017

BluePlate
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I do the same as JSlawRon

January 4, 2012 at 4:12 am #446277

Bass Cat Boats
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We of course are going to suggest you contact your dealership and then NOCO on your charger, if no dealer is involved. Also we always have suggested that chargers be used while at home and cautiously. Which is why timers are suggested by BCB also and never leaving them plugged unattended. Not sure the age of your boat, the situation or damage. Please let the folks at NOCO know this and also BCB. If there is warranty remaining then contact the dealership for sure.

January 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm #446278

Bass Cat Boats
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the boat is a 2010 puma . the charger is 9 months out of warranty. i wanted to let folks no that this can happen in 10 mim from the time you plug in . no damage to boat . had to replace batteries swelled the cases . did not try to use warranty on batteries , not their problem . boat was 6 mouths old when bought from homer humpreys , ser bas v0955 c010 .

January 4, 2012 at 3:03 pm #446279

Bass Cat Boats
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Thank You Mark Thompson. BCB Admin.

January 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm #446280

Phil Bangert
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This happened to me at Rayburn BASS event a few years ago. Smoke from burning insulation on plug in wire alerted us to problem. I had just thrown the plug into the bilge and it had landed on a terminal which completed the circuit and started burning the rubber insulation. BassCat crew was on dock while we were waiting for take-off and we all figured it out. No harm – no foul. I never let my charger wire wander in the back. Better yet I have come to take Mr. Ricks advice and have switched over to a Lester which has never failed.

May 28, 2016 at 12:02 am #386511

billius
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Id say if you got 9 years out of the NOCO, you may as well get another one. I had one go bad on my 09 CougarFTD after 6 years. I dont really know what kind of life expectancy those on board chargers have, but the NOCO seems to be one of the better ones. BCB still puts them in the new rigs.

May 28, 2016 at 11:58 pm #386515

dmw05x
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If youre dealing with lead acid batteries and a 25 year old charger, you are fine. Anything else, and it is not, Your Fathers Oldsmobile. Buck up and buy another charger. B.O.A.T.

November 1, 2016 at 5:24 pm #280638

GRR884
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Yes From their website… The GEN3 is an On-Board Battery Charger for charging and maintaining a three 12-volt Marine, Starter or Deep-Cycle battery. Its waterproof, shock and vibration resistant rugged design can be mounted directly onto a variety of applications, including a boat, trolling motor or generator, as well as, a full range of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. It monitors battery activity for safe, fast and efficient charging of Wet, Gel, AGM and Maintenance Free batteries without the worry of overcharging. And its one of the most advanced charging systems designed for improved battery performance and longevityLast edited by GRR884 on November 1st, 2016, 5:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.

November 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm #280639

fishndav
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I have Northstar batteries and the NOCO has been working great for more than a year now.

November 1, 2016 at 8:37 pm #280640

catdude28
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You are fine with the Noco and Northstar. It is the Odyssey battery that requires a very specific charging profile that the Noco does not have

November 1, 2016 at 9:02 pm #280641

b conner
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Thanks for the replies.
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