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Anyone have some recommendations on a onboard battery charger for my 260 with the dual battery set up. I'm not planning any other projects this year except adding a charger so I can easily top my batteries off. (my stereo tends to use a lot of juice )

I was thinking about the pro sport 8.
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product ... 009&r=view

But am wondering how much "better" the pro sport 12 is? I am assuming those increased amps just mean faster charger time? How much faster?

Any thoughts on mounting location?

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags

I put mine on the starboard side of the engine bay.



I love the convience of it. The one you posted has a nicer profile and the heat fins, which are probably a real good thing. I know mine gets quite hot during charging. I don't know if they make any with a built in level indicator, meaning you can check the level when not plugged in, but I wish mine had something like that. I know there are seperate systems that can do this, but it would be nice to have it all in one package.

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2008 H210SS VP 5.7 Gi/SX
2011 Ford F150 FX4 EB

I am thinking of getting the same one. Looks like a nice unit and I can pick them up locally for around $90-100.00. Saves on the shipping anyway.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Cincy the pro sport 12 can be had at Bass Pro Shops right now for $99. I am probably going to get one tomorrow.

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2008 Horizon 260 VP 8.1 Gi

I have a Pro Mariner 5-5-3 w/remote charge indicator from Bass Pro. I have used it just this winter and it seams to work well. the remote indicator doesn't work well with the charger hooked up to the batteries though. The price was also $99 and has three banks.

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Mike
Smithville, MO
08' Hayabusa, 2011 Subaru Outback, 03' Infiniti G-35 S.C.

Tennja- let me know if they have more when you go. I may stop up there after work.

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags

Mike, do you use the 3rd bank for anything? I've considered adding one of the 2-bank versions of that same unit.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Here's a link to the dual bank smart charger I'm using, it's 10 amps per side, handles GEL, sealed and regular acid batteries, is ignition protected and carries water resistant ratings:



http://www.marinco.com/product/20-amp-dual-output-ics-battery-charger

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2007 Horizon 200
4.3L GXi/ SX 225 HP

I picked up my ProMariner Prosport 12 charger today from Bass Pro Shop on sale for only $99. It was normally $139 I think. This is the 12 amp dual bank charger. As soon as the boat comes out its going in. Should be my only upgrade project this spring. The rest will just be maintenance related.

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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer

Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags