alexmedic Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 After going through 3 Nautilus 3 banks chargers from CTC in the last 2 months, I decided to get my money back and plan on buying the one on sale at Bass Pro. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-XPS-Intelligent-Technology-Series-OnBoard-Marine-Battery-Charger-XPS-iT-5/5/5/product/10224685/ Anyone ever use one? The reviews look good, but it's always nice to see some reviews closer to home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I've never used that one but you should do ok with it. Since I've purchased my Guest charger I've never had an ounce of trouble. For what it's worth, I'd never ever buy anything with the word "nautilus" in it from CTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp33 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have the 2 bank 4/4 works awesome. Wish I waited and got this 1 for the same price lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm in agreement with Roy on the Guest chargers. I put one on a new boat back in '99, used it for 10 years then sold the boat to a bud and the Guest is still going strong after 14 years. My current boat came with a built in MK charger but if it didn't, I'd be using another Guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I've never used that one but you should do ok with it. Since I've purchased my Guest charger I've never had an ounce of trouble. For what it's worth, I'd never ever buy anything with the word "nautilus" in it from CTC. I have to agree. The Nautilus charger was a real let down for me. 3 chargers in a 2 month window is just not right. I always thought it seemed like it was working too hard each time I plugged one in. I'm in agreement with Roy on the Guest chargers. I put one on a new boat back in '99, used it for 10 years then sold the boat to a bud and the Guest is still going strong after 14 years. My current boat came with a built in MK charger but if it didn't, I'd be using another Guest. Where can I buy a guest in the GTA? Their website comes up for nothing in my area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have the 2 bank 4/4 works awesome. Wish I waited and got this 1 for the same price lol Is the unit quiet? Not too worried if it isn't, the boat sits in my garage when not out on it. Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 West Marine sells them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 West Marine sells them Yup, that's where I got mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 The 1 thing about BPS brands if you do have a problem they replace on the spot and usually have stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yup, that's where I got mine too. +1 on the Guest charger... Got mine at West Marine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 It looks like the Guest is only a 2 bank, and I need 3. Too bad, it seems highly rated. I'll be sure to give a BPS charger review in a month or two. Thanks for all the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Guest makes a 3 bank.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danklegrand Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have the 2 bank 4/4 works awesome. Wish I waited and got this 1 for the same price lol I've had the 2 bank 5/5 in my boat for 2 seasons and I'm very happy with it. And yes, it's completely quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye72 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Although it sounds like you've made up your mind, I'll throw this into the ring for consideration. When I replace the Nautilus Intelligent Battery Charger that I have now which only works on the 2 amp setting, I'll be getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Bank-Sportsman-Series-Charger/dp/B000N9XOCE My Nautilus charger is a portable single output 15/10/2 amp charger which I have hardly used. I bought it 8 or 9 years ago, but I maybe charged a deep cycle battery 10 times over two years at the most and when I pulled it out this year to start using again it only charges on the 2 amp setting. What a waste. Never again with Nautilus. Junk! Now the charger I linked to is considerably more expensive than the BassPro unit you are looking at, but it is highly rated, and it can supposedly be fixed, which for me is a big plus as I hate the throw away premise. One guy reported on another site that his 6 year old unit failed, and when he called Dual Pro for parts, they shipped him a new unit at N/C. That's what I call customer service. Also, Guest does indeed make a 3 bank charger: http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/24-volt/marine/GU2623A.html Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Minn kota from radio world. Work great. I have a 3 bank 10 amps each. Usually can find a rebate too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 My bass tracker came with a guest charger when it was bought in 2006. I sold it 2 years ago and it was still running strong. I needed to go to a 3 bank and would have bought another guest but I knew someone who was selling a Minnkota 330 charger and bought that instead. He had it for 4 years and it is still running strong. When I buy a new one (on a new boat), it will be another minn kota just because they charge faster. The guest was a 4/4 and took over 10 hours to charge the TM batteries from a half charge. The 330 (10/10/10) can charge all three of my batteries within 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I had the BPS 2 bank charger for about 6 months and then it died on me. BPS gave me a full refund at which time I exchanged it for the Minn Kota 2 bank charger. The Minn Kota charger has been great so far. 4 years Personnally I would stay away from the BPS. just my opinion and experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Its funny how things go. I've had the nautilus for 4 years now and still going strong. Not a problem. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 same thing here sinker i have 2 nautilus chargers and one is about 5 yrs old and going strong and it gets used a few times a week... Its funny how things go. I've had the nautilus for 4 years now and still going strong. Not a problem.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Get yourself a Dual Pro charger and you will never have to buy another one. Have had mine since 96 and still no problems. Their website will tell you where to find one. Made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Minn kota gets great customer reviews on basspro and cabelas website. BPS not so much. You get what u pay for. You may get lucky but it seems like they often do not last long. Landry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Happy with my 3 bank MinnKota for the bow-mount into my second year. I'll probably add another 2 bank charger for my main/kicker batteries. I had a Cabela's house brand 2 bank and I was never sure if it was charging correctly. Once in a while the bow-mount seemed sluggish and wouldn't last long but the next time it would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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