[C320-list] ProMariner Problem

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Thanks Dick. I just ordered the Truecharge 40+ and a Link 20 from JRM.

Jeff
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] ProMariner Problem


>I would suggest the 40 AMP VERSOIN IF YOU ever get a Honda charger you will
> be limited to 20 amp.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
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> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 10:32 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] ProMariner Problem
>
> I spoke to ProMariner today. They told me that the unit should be 
> replaced.
> They offered a discount of 50% off retail for the same unit, which comes 
> to
> $254. I'll pass on that (bad) deal and look at a Xantrex charger. Probably
> either the Truecharge 20+ or the newer XC3012. It appears that the XC3012
> will monitor and charge 3 battery banks completely independently, so if I
> add a group 24 starter it won't be overcharged.
>
> While I'm at it, I'll also install a Link 20 monitor.
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Jeff
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Charles Greenwell" <CGreenwell at sparusa.com>
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:39 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] ProMariner Problem
>
>
> I replaced the ProMariner after it went bad and fried my second set of
> batteries.  The symptoms were similar to what you described.
>
> I installed a Freedom Marine 20.  It was a little over kill but I was
> thinking about future growth. I shopped around and found it on sale at
> Hamilton Marine.  I took their sale ad into Boat US/West Marine and they
> matched the price.  This saved me $50 in shipping cost.
>
> The only issue I had was that the ProMariner was a 2 bank charger and the
> Freedom Marine is a single bank charger.  The positive wires for charging
> run directly to the batteries, bypassing the battery switch.  While at 
> first
>
> this seemed to be OK, what I discovered is that you could no longer 
> isolate
> battery one from two since both charging lines were connected to the same
> terminal on the Freedom Marine.
>
> So, I had to decide if I wanted to add a starting battery and forget about
> the need to isolate my batteries or move the charging wires from the
> batteries to the battery switch.  The Freedom Marine 20 has a 15A echo
> charger for the dedicated starting battery.
>
> I decided to move the cables to the switch since I did not see a need for
> the dedicated starting battery as others have.  However, this was not a
> simple task since one of the wires was too short.
>
> Anyway it is done and I am happy with it.  It is nice to have a little AC
> when out to run my PC and other small devices, like fans.
>
> Randy
> Le Bijou - #719
>
>
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