181 On-Board charger location ?

[WaYoop]

History - I went online to try and find a manual for my Motorguide 2-bank charger. All I found was that it was recalled several years ago. Removed it and dropped it off at the Mercury dealer a week or so ago, and picked up my new dual Pro charger today. The previous unit was screwed to the floor, starboard side, just in front of the fuel tank. It was a very tight fit. The new unit appears to be bigger overall, but have not confirmed as of yet if the "footprint" is bigger. I would like to mount it on the port side for better weight distribution, as I usually fish alone.

?#1 - Is there anything under the "floor" on the port side in front of the fuel tank that I could damage if it fits there and I screw it down?

?#2 - Anybody have any suggestions on mounting location?

Thanks in advance for any help/info.

Rob

[bensford66]

Mine is mounted to a 1"x8"x1' board that sits vertically in front of the gas tank with its back to the live well wall so that it faces the back of the boat and I can see it fully and the lights while charging...

[Gunnar]

Sorry, but the below pic does not show where my Guest 3-bank is mounted on my 181... Looking at the pic it is mounted to the far left back wall directly mounted behind the passenger seat... (Far Left of the paddel)... The Guest charger, however, is a bit thinner than a dual pro which may be problematic...

[bornforit]

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mines the exact same way. Except I mounted it to the thin cover for the Livewell. Just drilled 4 holes and got stainless bolts long enough to lock washer on the back side. Been there for 3 years now and its still fine..

[WaYoop]

Thanks for all the info - good group here, thanks.

I have tomorrow off, so will just have to dive in!

Rob