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    New lithium charger - NOCO or MinnKota?

    Got a 36v troller running on lead acids charged by Dual Pro 4 bank charger. Two of the three batteries are four years old and testing poorly. Seriously considering the jump to lithium but know the Dual Pro can’t be reprogrammed for lithiums. Trying to decide between a NOCO Genpro 4 bank or MinnKota Precision 440 PCL. The NOCO is about $50 more. Not familiar with either brand so experience or cautions welcomed. Thanks

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    No complaints from my Noco on my lithium batteries.

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    MK PCL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass in the grass View Post
    MK PCL
    This^^^^ My brand new Noco Gen Pro didn't last 18 mos. Replaced it with an MK and have been very satisfied.
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    Noco gen 4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass in the grass View Post
    MK PCL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassin Bob71 View Post
    This^^^^ My brand new Noco Gen Pro didn't last 18 mos. Replaced it with an MK and have been very satisfied.
    Same here my Noco Gen Pro dropped one bank in just over a year
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    I went with MK PCL on the new boat. In my personal experience they have been the most reliable.
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    I have had several MK's for years and they have served me well. I have also heard great things/reports on the NOCO's therefore you probably couldn't go wrong with either.

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    MK PCL vote as well. Have it and it does great with my lithium.
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    I've seen quite a few posts/comments about NOCO issues and service recently. I don't have first hand experience there, but might be worth looking.
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