I need a new battery for the trolling motor and I need a new battery charger. The battery was shot and the battery charger just got soaked in the rain and won't turn on. Any suggestions?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Schumacher-12-amp-Battery-Speed-Charger-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1e56b5cca1QQitemZ130303773857QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ebayphotohosting

Does this one look like a winner? It is the same brand of the one I have that broke (had it for over 6 years and still was working). The price seems amazing. Input would  be great. Thanks.

I wish I could help ya but you know more then me lol ;D

Those chargers are sold at Walmart for about $50. I had one, used it for a few years and gave it to a guy that bought one of my boats. Worked well.

Like WayneP said they sell them at Walmart for a good price, I bought mine there and have been using it for a year without any complaints.  The model I bought is specifically for marine(deep cycle) use.  Not sure if that makes a difference??  Just thought I'd add my $0.02  Hope it helps!

Any suggestions on a battery brand or type for a trolling motor specifically?

Robby Z,

I have used several different kinds of batteries and on a cost per year the wally world deep cycle marine batteries work as well as any. For a charger I'd get an onboard. Saves a lot of time so you keep your batteries fully charged for longer life, sealed so water is not a problem and over time cost effective.

I use Interstate batteries and an Pro Mariner  three bank  on board charger no issues so far.

I can't look at ebay while at work, but I am pretty sure I have the one you are talking about.

It's the Shumacher w/ a blue casing, digital read out, three amp settings?

That thing is awesome.  I have not had a single problem with mine.  I like the auto shutoff / maintenance mode because I fried two different batteries last year when I left them on for too long.

I agree with the Wally world deep cycles.  For the cost and length of time they last, they are the best value for me.