The boat currently has a deep cycle and starting gel batteries combined with a smart charger. I notice there is a voltage regulator on portside of the engine compartment. This is where the questions begin. I plan on replacing with the batteries with either gel or agm.
The smart charger selector is limited to gel or flooded. So I am not sure if agm is an option for the charger.
An additional concern is charging while motoring. As mentioned, there is a voltage regulator but there is no information as to the voltage output.
I can test the regulator with the motor running. How much voltage output would charge without damage to gel or agm?
Lastly, do I need some sort of smart charger for the alternator? or is there a simple less expensive way to accomplish a safe charge while motoring with the M25XP.
Appreciate any insight that will save me from new battery destruction.
Mark
San Pedro
Olson 34 "Wing Ding" Hull #35 built 1990
The smart charger selector is limited to gel or flooded. So I am not sure if agm is an option for the charger.
An additional concern is charging while motoring. As mentioned, there is a voltage regulator but there is no information as to the voltage output.
I can test the regulator with the motor running. How much voltage output would charge without damage to gel or agm?
Lastly, do I need some sort of smart charger for the alternator? or is there a simple less expensive way to accomplish a safe charge while motoring with the M25XP.
Appreciate any insight that will save me from new battery destruction.
Mark
San Pedro
Olson 34 "Wing Ding" Hull #35 built 1990