[C320-list] Battery charger selection

[Jane & Ken]

Ronnie, 
   My thinking is that the 40 is better due to faster charging and the sensor is easy to install---I have hull # 219 and have used the 40 now for six years--the 4D batteries are that old also and still seem to be in great condition.  The only installation consideration is that the battery terminal cables may need to be clipped to fit into the lugs of the new charger--not a problem, just clip a number of the 'strands' off (1/4 inch) until they fit into the charger output clamps.  The instructions are very clear.  Good CHARGING ahead.  
Ken, OBUOY #219

--- On Mon, 11/29/10, Ronniew326 at aol.com <Ronniew326 at aol.com> wrote:

From: Ronniew326 at aol.com <Ronniew326 at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery charger selection
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Monday, November 29, 2010, 6:51 AM

This thread on battery chargers is timely for me in as much as my original  
Pro Mariner (14 years old now) is starting to make odd noises and is likely 
 on it's last legs.  I researched the 40 amp Xantrex on line at several  
vendors last week and the Hodgesmarine price, especially with the remote and  
battery temp device that comes with it, is a very good deal.
A few questions however:  (1) Is Hodges a reputable dealer as far  as we 
know (I hate putting my credit card info out on a site I'm not familiar  
with)?  (2) Is it better to go with the 40 amp than the 20? (I'm plugged  into 
shore power all the time except when out sailing). and (3), how difficult  
should I expect it to be to install the unit, the remote and the battery temp.  
sensor?  Any feedback on this subject will be greatly  appreciated.
 
Ronnie Williams
C-320 # 326