I'm a newbie to the whole thing. i built a deck on my boat with 7, 500watt work lights. Running a 5500watt brigs generator. Id like to know what exactly i would need to charge my trolling battery. With that said could i charge 2 batteries, i have one for my running lights and light bar.

So what exactly do i need to do this? Thanks

Look into a power max or iota convertor. Depending on the size trolling motor u run depends on what amp convertor and if it's 12volt or 24 volt. Get you one of them and you will never have to worry about your battery dieing

Used to run a powermax 55 amp on a 12 volt troller could run all night long on one battery. Powermax was a little cheaper.

i have a 55lb rip tide, its a 12 volt. So i should get the convertor and thats it? what about wiring? pretty simple?

Yes it's real simple. Wires from trolling motor to battery. From battery to convertor. Convertor to generator. Run ur trolling motor for a few hours then plug in your convertor and keep fishing