ProNautiP = ProMariner On Dec 16, 2013 4:18 PM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> For built in chargers I've had a real bad expierience with 2 brand new > xantrex chargers. I changed to the ProNautiP and haven't had ANY > problems. The one I bought was a 60amp and could charge 3 different > batteries at the same time. Set it up for AGM, Gel, Flooded... $600. It > doesn't look like it is available any more but the 50 and 30 amp are. > 30amp= ProNautic1230P = $500. > > I also had a real good expierience with a 40amp Stanley portable I got > from Lowes. $100. When the second xantrex died the Stanley got me through > the delivery and I still use it for all types of 12V battery projects. It > also has an engine start mode, battery recondition, and alternator test > modes. > > Maximize your charging current but don't exceed the rate for the capacity > of your batteries. If you pull in late for a night at a marina you want to > ensure that the batteries are full charged for an early departure. I have > even pulled in for dinner and then anchored out. > > If I recall, flooded wet cells are limited to 25% of their rated capacity, > gel = 30%, AGM = 40%. So from the sounds of it you probably have about > 200A/hr total capacity so you could go as large as a 50 amp charger. This > would ensure you could recharge in about 4 hours. Also bear in mind that > in order to prolong the life of you batteries you should avoid discharging > more than 50% or below about 11.7v no load voltage. With only two > batteries, it would be smart to keep them separated into a starting and > house battery. This ensures that your house loads don't jeopardize your > ability to start the engine. > > All of this being said I've actually found that my time motoring to the > slip and anchorage were often sufficient to keep me topped off. Your stock > alternator is probably 30-50amps. You might just keep your costs down and > use a portable till you start cruising full time. > > Good luck. > Josh Muckley > On Dec 16, 2013 3:27 PM, "Curtis" <cpt.b...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> I want to replace the OEM battery charger on the East Coast Lady. I keep >> 2 12 volt Auto-zone marine deep cycle battery's. >> Ant recommendations on a charger or charging system. I am a weekend >> sailor that will move to cursing full time in the spring of 2018. >> Thanks. >> >> Capt, Curt >> >> -- >> “Sailors, with their built in sense of order, service and discipline, >> should really be running the world.” - Nicholas Monsarrat >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >>
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