prosport chargers

[rvette]

Beginning the winterizing process and wondering what to do about the batteries. I have a prosport charger, if it is ok to leave the charger hooked up and plugged in through the winter?

[E4NASH]

Yeah, it will function as a trickle charger once the batteries are fully charged. That's one of the main benefits of having one. When next season comes no worries about dead batteries... 👍

[philwsailz]

Which ProSport model do you have? Here is a link to the ProSport chargers showing featuers and benefits. http://promariner.com/products/waterproof-on-board-marine-battery-chargers/prosport-series/ Note on this page the STORAGE RECONDITION mode mentioned. It is a GOOD thing to leave the boat plugged in over the winter.

I recently installed a ProNautic P - series charger in my Monterey. It is built by the same company who builds the ProSport chargers and am really impressed with their products.

BTW, MY sailboat has a ProSport 20-plus in it and it has been plugged in full time for the last 4 years.


Plug the boat in every time you can.

Phil
Kicker

[viking]

Not to hijack the thread but recently was told to check out the Powermania charger? I'd never heard of them. Anybody on here have any knowledge?

http://www.powermaniausa.com/m212.html

[rdlangston13]

I have a prosport 20 plus and leave my boat plugged in unless it is in use and have never had a problem and I always have fully charged batteries


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[David Analog]

Not to hijack the thread but recently was told to check out the Powermania charger? I'd never heard of them. Anybody on here have any knowledge?

http://www.powermaniausa.com/m212.html

Based on past experiences I am concerned about a fully potted charger when used with a heavy load (seriously depleted battery). They tend to cook from not having adequate dissipation. So I would recommend this for more of a maintenance charger on a moderate battery. Big difference between a fully potted unit and a sealed chassis unit like the ProSport in this respect.