- Aug 20, 2021
- 1,323
- Boat Info
- Started out as MAYBE A DANCER
Became a Dancer - 12/23/21
- Engines
- 450 DA Sundancer running CAT 3126
Got a nice West Marine gift certificate.
Would like to upgrade the factory battery charger in my 1996 450DA
Has two banks of twin group 27 series and a single 27 for the genny.
I'm assuming the factory charger & wiring is for a 3 bank system.
Installed 5 gp 27 wet cells 2 years ago (that was all that was available)
Had Xantrex (lasted 15 years) then upgraded to Blue Seas systems chargers on the last boat.
We're in SW Florida and typically do run the genny & HVAC when leaving the dock, however there's that day when you don't want to/need to run the genny, yet need to keep things cold. Would consider a setup that would combine as an inverter to run the 2 refrigerators and icemaker circuits ONLY WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING. Otherwise, perhaps the KISS principle applies and that needs to be a separate item.
Seems like nearly everyone on CSR is running the Pro Mariner - Pro Nautic charger here. I installed one of those for the fwd thruster batteries with a remote and am satisfied with that setup.
Assuming they're available at the time, will likely upgrade to sealed batteries next time around.
Given the 3 battery banks and 5 group 27's, should I be looking at a 40 - 50 amp system?
Pro Nautic?
Victron?
Charles?
Separate inverter down the road for the fridges/icemaker?
The separate battery monitor is a requirement.
What say you ?
BEST !
RWS
Would like to upgrade the factory battery charger in my 1996 450DA
Has two banks of twin group 27 series and a single 27 for the genny.
I'm assuming the factory charger & wiring is for a 3 bank system.
Installed 5 gp 27 wet cells 2 years ago (that was all that was available)
Had Xantrex (lasted 15 years) then upgraded to Blue Seas systems chargers on the last boat.
We're in SW Florida and typically do run the genny & HVAC when leaving the dock, however there's that day when you don't want to/need to run the genny, yet need to keep things cold. Would consider a setup that would combine as an inverter to run the 2 refrigerators and icemaker circuits ONLY WHILE THE ENGINES ARE RUNNING. Otherwise, perhaps the KISS principle applies and that needs to be a separate item.
Seems like nearly everyone on CSR is running the Pro Mariner - Pro Nautic charger here. I installed one of those for the fwd thruster batteries with a remote and am satisfied with that setup.
Assuming they're available at the time, will likely upgrade to sealed batteries next time around.
Given the 3 battery banks and 5 group 27's, should I be looking at a 40 - 50 amp system?
Pro Nautic?
Victron?
Charles?
Separate inverter down the road for the fridges/icemaker?
The separate battery monitor is a requirement.
What say you ?
BEST !
RWS