[C320-list] Hurricane Prep

[Brad Kuether]

Down to the marina today, sails, canvas, double lines, oh what fun.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS


Jeff--
I may have a 355 available cheap on Monday morning--hopefully we all survive 
without any damage or injuries...good luck to all in Irene's path....



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com 
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:57 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

If you still have questions let me know and I can let you know how I 
adjusted it.

Hopefully my boat isn't blown away by the storm this weekend. I wouldn't 
want to have to run out and replace it with a 355.

-jeff

jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Thanks very much Jeff. I was thinking of switching my original batteries out 
for "maintenance free" ones but was hesitant after reading the owner's book 
for the Charles. I'll contact them.


Jim Brown



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From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

Jim,

The older charles units did not have a switch for Gels or AGMs. Newer ones 
do.

However that doesn't mean you can't use them for these types. The only 
difference is the float voltage setting. Its really easy to set the float 
voltage on these units to whatever you like.

When I measured the float voltage on ours it was only a couple 10ths high of 
what lifeline suggested was ideal. They said it would be fine but Charles 
sent me directions for changing it and it was so easy I just did it. Slight 
turn of a screwdriver and I was done.

Also the float voltages across chargers may vary over time anyway even again 
the same model charger.

Something to keep in mind.

-Jeff



jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Have a "stock" 30 amp Charles with no problems at all for 5 years. However, 
this unit is factory set for flooded lead acid batteries only. Apparently 
you can't use AGM's or gel cells with this unit. I suspect the newer units 
have provisions for either manual or auto modes for the newer batteries. 
Have to go, awaiting Irene in eastern NC. May need more than a charger come 
Monday.


Jim Brown



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From: David Swanson <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CHARLES BATTERY CHARGERS

Mine is a stock 30 amp Charles Charger and it works great.  I have read good 
things about the Xantrex Charger though.  I would guess that a newer 40 amp 
would be that much better.

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA


On Aug 25, 2011, at 10:45 AM, JJ Morrison wrote:

>
> Any comments on these chargers? Thinking of a 40 amp unit and am looking 
> around. Comments on Xantrex not all that positive.
> Cheers
> JohnM
> 1999#574

David Swanson
kswanson123 at comcast.net