Marine Electronics Buyer's Guide: Chartplotters, GPS & VHF Radios for First-Time Boaters
A beginner-friendly guide to marine electronics — covering chartplotters, VHF radios, depth finders, AIS, and how to build the right onboard electronics setup.
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PT-80 Battery Charger
Newmar’s Phase Three Series Battery Chargers employ “Smart” battery charging technology for 12-volt systems aboard marine applications including workboats, military vessels, commercial vessels, and recreational craft. This charger interacts with batteries, providing the optimum three-stage charge process for fast recovery and conditioning, maximizing performance, and extending battery life.
A selector switch adjusts output voltage to adapt to gel-cell, flooded lead-acid, or AGM battery types. An optional temperature compensation sensor also adjusts output for ideal voltage based on changes in the batteries’ ambient temperature. This model is housed in a rugged stainless steel case with a durable white powder coat finish, and the internal circuitry is polyurethane coated for maximum corrosion resistance.
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