One area that is regularly neglected by people who use boats, cars, motorcycles, or indeed any manner of electronic equipment is the battery.If you need a battery for your TV remote control and don't have one, no big deal.But if you are 5 miles offshore, or some distance from home, and the battery fails in your boat or car, you could be in serious trouble.It would be obvious that out at sea presents a potentially more serious situation, but providing your battery with optimum charging and a good state of health couldn't be simpler.The purchase of a quality battery charger for you vehicle or watercraft is cheap, simple, and anyone can use them.They are so foolproof these days that even if you get the polarity wrong when connecting the leads to the battery terminals, you won't get a spark, and the charger will not be damaged.The battery chargers that use 'smart technology' will charge your battery in a 3 phase process, ensuring it is charged to the perfect levels for reliable function and longevity.These chargers, like the ones supplied by Black and Decker retail for under $80 and can be used on a wide range of batteries, from boats to cars to ATVs to lawnmowers.If you are a boating enthusiast, then a decent charger for your boat is an essential part of your safety planning and maintenance program.Choosing the right type of battery for watercraft is also important, and many people still use an old automotive battery on their water vessels.This is not a great idea, as the charging and discharge specifications of the typical lead acid car battery and a deep cycle maritime battery are very different.I would thoroughly recommend that you look at the batteries that you are using on your boat or in your land based vehicle, make sure they are fit for purpose, and get a charger that will guarantee they function when you need them.
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