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Anyone know where to get a Pro Mariner 5550
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:28 am
by jwrape
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:32 pm
by g36
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
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:35 pm
by jwrape
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
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:47 pm
by g36
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:49 pm
by jwrape
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
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:12 pm
by Paul
A good rule of thumb is have a battery charger that has an output equal to 20% of your battery bank capacity.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:24 pm
by prowlersfish
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
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:39 am
by Danny Bailey
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:39 am
by jwrape
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?
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:03 am
by Danny Bailey
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:04 am
by jwrape
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