NO... West Marine needs the money... these are 12 Nautical Volts (= 1.15
Statute volts).... just ask the marine sales guy....

Actually... I have used sears automatic chargers for 35 years on boats,
cars, etc....The only thing I have to add is be VERY careful making the
connections... Check for gas fumes..... run the blower...Make sure the
caps are on the battery and no acid is on the battery... connect the
charger to the battery... THEN connect it to the power (Less sparks).
If it is not a sealed battery, fill with distilled water before starting
the whole process....




Mike G wrote:

In article .com,
says...

can you use a automobile battery charger for your boat battery? This
question was asked of me.

Thanks,
Cate




It depends on whether it is a deep cycle battery or not and whether your
charger can do deep cycle. Otherwise yes.

NOTE - if the battery doesn't say it is a deep cycle or, possibly
marine, it isn't. If the charger is deep cycle capable it'll have a
selection switch on it somewhere.

I believe you can trickle charge either type of battery if your charger
is so equipped. Also a switch of some sort.