Any ideas on basic battery maintainers?

(fill_er_up) · (fill_er_up) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-08-2010, 3:59 PM

I have a standard 6 speaker plus bazooka tube setup and generally only run it when the boat is running so figure I only need the one standard battery. It lives under a boathouse roof on a lift and I was looking for something that could just "top it off" between weekends. I've seen the cheapo "battery tender" going for less than $20 bucks but dont want to scrimp if its a fire hazard. Thoughts?

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 07-08-2010, 4:17 PM

i got one of these....... works great: http://www.amazon.com/Marine-Xtreme-...630973&sr=1-14

(ajholt7) · (ajholt7) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 07-08-2010, 4:22 PM

I use a Pro Mariner ProSport 6.

(fill_er_up) · (fill_er_up) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-08-2010, 5:48 PM

So it stays mounted to the battery in the boat and you connect the plug between uses?

(ajholt7) · (ajholt7) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 07-08-2010, 6:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fill_er_up

So it stays mounted to the battery in the boat and you connect the plug between uses?

Exactly. Mine is hooked to one battery but charges both through an Auto Combining Relay. You can buy one with as many battery banks as you need. Those Maintaners are not meant to charge up batteries, just to keap charged batteries charged.

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 07-09-2010, 6:58 AM

If your looking for a small charger/maintainer, you can't beat these. No reason to spend hundreds on chargers you really dont' need.

http://batterytender.com/

(wakemania) · (wakemania) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 07-09-2010, 7:52 AM

I use the 2 bank 10 amp one from bass pro. Had it for 3 years with no issues. Definately prolongs the battery life. I keep mine plugged in all the time while not in use. It has a float mode after it has been fully re-charged so it doesn't harm the battery.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

(seadawg) · (seadawg) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 07-10-2010, 6:01 AM

Do you guys remove or disconnect your batteries in the off season?

(ajholt7) · (ajholt7) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 07-10-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by seadawg

Do you guys remove or disconnect your batteries in the off season?

Nope, just leave then plugged in to the on-board charger.