[Public-list] Re: battery chargers

[Gordon White]

I use a "smart" trickle charger that shuts off when the batteries are 
fully charged. It is also isolated from the AC line by a transformer. I 
leave it on all the time, and the AC automatic bilge pump on too, at the 
pier on shore power. You need to check that the polarity is correct, but 
having  done that, I have not had any electrolysis problems in eight 
years. I un-plug  from shore power however, when going in the water, 
though fell in 18 months ago and survived. with the boat plugged in.

- Gordon White