Has anyone used a ProNautic battery charger?

[Quadrille in JB]

Searching around, it appears that the specs on the ProNautic line of smart battery chargers looks good.
And the price is right.
Is anyone using this brand? Or have you heard any feedback on ProNautic?
I'd like some feedback before I buy.
thanks,

[SV THIRD DAY]

Pronautic is the same charger as Sterling:
Boat Power Supplies & Boating Accessories | Cruise RO Water & Power

[River Cruiser]

I installed a new ProNautic 60 amp charger in 2010. It has worked without any problems at all. It charges 2 8-D and 1 grp 27 battery. I leave it on 24-7 while in the slip, while cruising it’s used when the generator is used typically 3 to 4 hours per day. I add water to the 8D batteries once a year and less than a quart for both. I do have the temperature wire attached to the house battery.

[Stu Jackson]

You should have run across Maine Sail in your searching. If not, bookmark his site.

Wiring a new charger From Maine Sail:

http://forums.sailboatowners.com/ind...5/#post-880275 and

Installing A Marine Battery Charger Photo Gallery by Compass Marine How To at pbase.com

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by Quadrille in JB

Is anyone using this brand?

That brand (ProMariner), but not that model. Our original charger is an older ProTech-4, from a 2002 build. Still works fine. Would expect their newer models would offer some advantages.

We also recently installed a ProMariner Combi PSW inverter/charger; the price was right, and so far so good.

-Chris

[Quadrille in JB]

Thanks a lot for your inputs. I'll order one (or two) tonight.
I just didn't want to buy a pig in a poke without your input.
Bill

[smac999]

that is the current charger I install everywhere. put in lots of them.

[Zil]

I have a 40 amp and can't say anything bad about it. charging egc2 battery bank.

[Jetx]

Originally Posted by Zil

I have a 40 amp and can't say anything bad about it. charging egc2 battery bank.

Same here. Works flawlessly so far, easily adjustable for exact absorption and float voltages if needed, built-in equalization mode. Much smarter charging programs and better voltage regulation than the dip-switch type Charles charger it replaced.

[Dartanyon]

I put a 50A in our previous boat. It worked flawlessly, until we sold her, and I believe is still cranking along without any issues. Most of the series of chargers are rebadged Sterlings, distributed by Power Product LLC – who also brings us Ancor, Blue Sea Systems, Marinco, Mastervolt and many more.

[PuttingDoctor]

I just got the 40 from Defender. I also got the remote control as my installation is behind my recently installed freezer. I’m replacing the original unit on my 1987. Also same company.

[bsurvey]

just installed a 30 amp 3 battery pro its totally idiot proof works great


condition the batteries and equalizes them

[basssears]

No experience with anything else, but we have a ProNautic 12-10P and have been very happy with it (as in, haven't had to pay attention to it at all!). Wouldn't mind more than 10 amps, but other than that all good, boat sits for months plugged in and it hasn't cooked the batteries or anything like that.

[Dave22q]

My 30 A unit quit after 4 years. Replaced with a 40 A unit that seems to be doing well.

[Quadrille in JB]

Thanks for all of the replies. Due to the positive feelings about ProNautic, I ordered 2-50 amp chargers last night.

My thought process was that 2 will give me redundancy if 1 fails and an added benefit is that 2-50s are cheaper than 1-100 amp. And the difference in size makes it much easier to mount the smaller chargers.