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Article: Power up: using a high quality battery charger will make life easier for you and your batteries.
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- Trailer Boats
- Article date:
- June 1, 2002
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If you have ever turned your boat key to hear the dreaded "click, click," you know how a dead battery can ruin your day. If your batteries are not charged sufficiently, you are destined to have a frustrating and possibly unsafe outing. While most boaters know to purchase high-quality marine batteries, some are less informed when it comes to selecting the right kind of battery charger.
The fact is that there have been considerable advances in charging technology. Gone are the days of using that old, bulky portable unit made for the family car. Modern onboard marine-battery chargers from companies such as Amp-con, Charging Systems International, Guest and Minn Kota ...