Anyone know where to get a Pro Mariner 5550

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:28 am

Mine is a 3 bank 50 amp Batt Charger 85-140VAC 60 cycles 4.5amps
charger. Mine is not charging anymore and I need to find another.

g36 · Post by **g36** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:32 pm

a quick google search
unless your stuck on a promariner 5550
heres another model
http://www.rocktheboatelectronics.com/html/50043.html

. these are not a promariner but it is a
3 bank 50 amp charger
http://tnrbatteries.com/odomb50ampb3.html

http://www.boatersland.com/xanxc5012.html

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:35 pm

well, I only wanted the original because I figure it would be cheaper than dropping $400 on a brand new one if I could find a good used one.
$400 is a big price for one item

g36 · Post by **g36** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:47 pm

sure is! if you cant find a used one. but do you need to rapidly charge your batteries? really need 40 or 50 amps? might use something less if just trying to charge at the dock when youve been out all day. alternators can put back alot if they have a high output.

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:49 pm

g36 wrote:sure is! if you cant find a used one. but do you need to rapidly charge your batteries? really need 40 or 50 amps? might use something less if just trying to charge at the dock when youve been out all day. alternators can put back alot if they have a high output.

Don't know. probably not. it's just what is on there now

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:12 pm

A good rule of thumb is have a battery charger that has an output equal to 20% of your battery bank capacity.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:24 pm

I have have been using a prosport 20 made by promariner I have very large batteries (4D) I replaceed my large charger about 4 years ago with the pro sport I have been very happy with it

http://www.pmariner.com/productFeature. ... tNum=41220

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:39 am

Do you have any consignment or surplus shops in your area? I just bought a Charles s/s case, looks like new, charges 4 batteries at 20 amps for $45 in a local consignment shop.

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:39 am

Danny Bailey wrote:Do you have any consignment or surplus shops in your area? I just bought a Charles s/s case, looks like new, charges 4 batteries at 20 amps for $45 in a local consignment shop.

You mean Pawn shops?

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:03 am

Not a pawn shop. It's a place where boaters take their used or excess gear to sell it. There's one in Oriental in an old house that is floor to ceiling with used boat gear. There is also a surplus shop over at Jarrett Bay Boatworks that has all kinds of neat stuff for pennies on the dollar. I do not shop at West Marine since I found these places. I also found a Marine Supply Store in Beaufort, NC that supports the Charter boats where you can get zincs and bottom paint for 2/3 of what W.M. charges. Look around, you do not have to pay retail for this stuff.

jwrape · Post by **jwrape** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:04 am

Danny Bailey wrote:Not a pawn shop. It's a place where boaters take their used or excess gear to sell it. There's one in Oriental in an old house that is floor to ceiling with used boat gear. There is also a surplus shop over at Jarrett Bay Boatworks that has all kinds of neat stuff for pennies on the dollar. I do not shop at West Marine since I found these places. I also found a Marine Supply Store in Beaufort, NC that supports the Charter boats where you can get zincs and bottom paint for 2/3 of what W.M. charges. Look around, you do not have to pay retail for this stuff.

oh i see. I will have to search