For a three battery boat with big deep cycle or lithium trolling batteries that need the fastest Minn Kota charge.
Amazon $372.02The Minn Kota MK-345PCL is the better onboard marine battery charger overall, rated 4.1 to 2.8. The Minn Kota MK-345PCL leads on features, charge current and warranty. The Guest ChargePro 2713A costs $202.02 less ($170 vs $372.02).
A budget three bank charger for a lead acid starting battery and a 24 V trolling pair. It has no lithium mode.
Amazon $170Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Minn Kota MK-345PCL for features (lithium mode, temperature compensation, charge display or app vs IP67 or better), charge current (45 A total (3 banks of 15 A) vs 15 A total (3 banks of 5 A)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 3 and 4 bank onboard marine battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Minn Kota MK-345PCL | Guest ChargePro 2713A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $8.27 per amp ($372.02, 45 A total) | 78 $11.33 per amp ($170, 15 A total) |
| Charge current 15% | 67 45 A total (3 banks of 15 A) | 0 15 A total (3 banks of 5 A) |
| Features 25% | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, charge display or app | 25 IP67 or better |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota MK-345PCL | Guest ChargePro 2713A | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Banks | 3 | 3 |
| Current per bank | 15 A | 5 A |
| Total current | 45 A | 15 A |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | Yes | - |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Water rating | - | IP67 |
| Display or app | Yes | No |
| Ignition protected | - | Yes |
| Weight | 15.6 lb | 6.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-07-26 | 2018-09-10 |
