Curtis, If I were cruising full time I would consider adding a 3rd battery. You might want a charger that can handle where you expect to be in 5 years in terms of batteries. Chances are the ones you have now will have been replaced by 2018. I've are read on SailNet that the new Xantrex are trouble - FWIW.
Joel On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 >>> >>> > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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