Professional Mariner Battery Charger

[Bob Camarena]

While at the yacht club the other day I picked up a discarded Professional Mariner "Flyback 20-3" battery charger that someone had replaced with a Statpower charger (the old one was in the new box). It looked almost new and was squeeky clean inside and out. It turned out to have a blown AC fuse.Assuming that it's otherwise OK I'm wondering how it compares with the West Marine 10A 3-stage charger I installed in my Catalina 30 a couple of years ago. If price is any indication, I found the Professional Mariner on the web for a "discount" price of about $330 vs. the $125-$130 I paid for the West Marine. I've been completely satisfied with the West Marine. Do I swap them out or pass the Professional Mariner on to a friend or sell it at the next swap meet?  Assuming the Professional Mariner puts out the required voltage, charges a battery and doesn't blow the fuse, anything I should check out?

 

[Steve Dion]

Just replaced mine too.

Bob:I just replaced mine too. I had a Pro-mariner (not sure of the model). The reason that I replaced mine was because of the type of batteries that I had. These older Pro-mariners did not have switch for Gel or AGM batteries. So depending on the battery type you have you may or may not want to use it, even if it is OKAY.

 

[Bob Camarena]

The Label says Lead Acid/Gel Cell

I don't know how old this one is but it says lead acid/gel cell on the label so I don't think it's too old. I have lead acid batteries.