Battery Conditioner Recommendations?

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I'm looking into a fixed-mounted battery conditioner/charger set up for my 1989 Seafarer 226. What are you using that you like and would recommend? Any tips on mounting location, in particular? I'd be grateful to learn what has worked for you.
Thanks in advance!
 
I'm running the NOCO Genius 2 bank charger. Have had no issues. Keep it plugged in 24/7, will not overcharge. Mounted inside rear boxes by the battery.

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The NOCO Genius is a good product. Regarding location, although the unit is rated for 'wet' environments, a dry location should be selected. The cable lengths of the charger leads is six feet I f I remember correctly so keep that in mind. Finally you also need to plan on the AC connection. Assuming you have shore power, that could be a 120v outlet that you power from your AC panel. Cutting off the plug to direct connect or splice the unit to your AC panel will probably void the warranty.
 
I have a Noco single-bank and a ProMariner ProSport HD three-bank. On 24x7. Duracell Marine AGM batteries from Sam's Club. Both smart chargers work fine.
 
Ky Grady said:
I'm running the NOCO Genius 2 bank charger. Have had no issues. Keep it plugged in 24/7, will not overcharge. Mounted inside rear boxes by the battery.

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Thanks for recommendation and the photo. I'll check that out. Yours batteries are right next to one another. Mine are on opposite sides of the boat. I am not sure why mine are in separate locations. Maybe that is a change over from previous model years? I'll have to investigate.

Thanks again!
 
seasick said:
The NOCO Genius is a good product. Regarding location, although the unit is rated for 'wet' environments, a dry location should be selected. The cable lengths of the charger leads is six feet I f I remember correctly so keep that in mind. Finally you also need to plan on the AC connection. Assuming you have shore power, that could be a 120v outlet that you power from your AC panel. Cutting off the plug to direct connect or splice the unit to your AC panel will probably void the warranty.
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Thanks. That's helpful. No shore power on board. That's one thing I'm considering: how to connect it when I am at home.
 
Hookup1 said:
I have a Noco single-bank and a ProMariner ProSport HD three-bank. On 24x7. Duracell Marine AGM batteries from Sam's Club. Both smart chargers work fine.
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Great. Thank you!
 
DaRobster said:
Thanks for recommendation and the photo. I'll check that out. Yours batteries are right next to one another. Mine are on opposite sides of the boat. I am not sure why mine are in separate locations. Maybe that is a change over from previous model years? I'll have to investigate.

Thanks again!
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I've since separated the batteries, one on each side now. The leads on the NOCO are long enough to reach both batteries from the mounted location.
 
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For a small AC trickle charger I had a CTEK conditioner. Small unit but it lasted only a year. Just tried a small Battery Tender model after a recommendation from a guy at work will see how it lasts.
 
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I'm a huge fan of the Pro Mariner stuff - I have tons of experience with them (especially the ProNautic stuff)... literally hundreds with the boats I see in the shop. Excellent stuff.

Go to Marinco's webiste and look at their AC inlets. They have two different styles - one to hold a cord, the other you would plug directly into. Install them on the boat in a convenient place and you don't even have to get into the boat to plug in.
 
DennisG01 said:
I'm a huge fan of the Pro Mariner stuff - I have tons of experience with them (especially the ProNautic stuff)... literally hundreds with the boats I see in the shop. Excellent stuff.

Go to Marinco's webiste and look at their AC inlets. They have two different styles - one to hold a cord, the other you would plug directly into. Install them on the boat in a convenient place and you don't even have to get into the boat to plug in.
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That's helpful. Thanks. It would be nice to have a place to plug the AC line directly. I'll check those out.
 
Although it's completely a "no big deal" to cut a cord off and hardwire it, that's (above) not a bad way to go, either, since it's an OB powered boat. If it was a sterndrive or inboard it would be a no-no. Use a small amount of Tef-Gel on the contacts and wrap the connection in electrical tape.
 
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seasick said:
Here is a NOCO receptacle, that accepts a plug from the charger(no cutting the plug off). The unit is basically water proof on the outside and is less expensive than Marinco. I Believe it comes in black or white
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Thanks. I'll check it out!
 
I should mention that whatever source you connect to for power to the charger should be ground fault protected for your safety. If you plan on getting your power form a shore power setup, that probably does not have fault protection.
You might need an adapter like this
www.westmarine.com

Marinco Shore Power Pigtail Adapter, 30 Amp 125V Male to 3-Way 15 Amp 125V Female with GCI | West Marine

Check out our Marinco Shore Power Pigtail Adapter, 30 Amp 125V Male to 3-Way 15 Amp 125V Female with GCI and more from West Marine!
www.westmarine.com www.westmarine.com

If your source of power is a regular 115v receptacle, it also should have a GFI device
 
seasick said:
I should mention that whatever source you connect to for power to the charger should be ground fault protected for your safety. If you plan on getting your power form a shore power setup, that probably does not have fault protection.
You might need an adapter like this
www.westmarine.com

Marinco Shore Power Pigtail Adapter, 30 Amp 125V Male to 3-Way 15 Amp 125V Female with GCI | West Marine

Check out our Marinco Shore Power Pigtail Adapter, 30 Amp 125V Male to 3-Way 15 Amp 125V Female with GCI and more from West Marine!
www.westmarine.com www.westmarine.com

If your source of power is a regular 115v receptacle, it also should have a GFI device
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That's another good point. Thanks.
 
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