"crystal11509" wrote in message
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Personally, I spend as much time as possible out on the lake trolling.
The reason we usually come head back is that the battery is low. I
have tried the extension cord to the boat in the past. One day - much
to my horror - I had unexpected visitors - about five young boys who
were playing in the water, on the boat, while the charger was on.....No
one was hurt, but the episode makes me fear the extension cord idea.

Also, could you use a regular kind of extension cord, or do you need
some heavy duty cord to go that far? Thanks for any suggestions.


Install a GFI receptacle at the house. Then no fear of stray current
hurting the kids.

Thanks everyone for your input. You've all been very helpful. I'll
read everything suggested. Thanks again.

"crystal11509" wrote in message
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Thanks everyone for your input. You've all been very helpful. I'll
read everything suggested. Thanks again.


Of course, you could always get a hand truck or little red wagon to roll the
batteries up to the house for charging. But, you'd still need to lift them
into the wagon.

Calif Bill wrote:
"crystal11509" wrote in message
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Personally, I spend as much time as possible out on the lake trolling.
The reason we usually come head back is that the battery is low. I
have tried the extension cord to the boat in the past. One day - much
to my horror - I had unexpected visitors - about five young boys who
were playing in the water, on the boat, while the charger was on.....No
one was hurt, but the episode makes me fear the extension cord idea.

Also, could you use a regular kind of extension cord, or do you need
some heavy duty cord to go that far? Thanks for any suggestions.



Install a GFI receptacle at the house. Then no fear of stray current
hurting the kids.



Good point. These are also available as a potable device that can be
plugged into any outlet. Here's just one example:

http://www.colemancable.com/CatalogP...ProductsID=189

Dan