I didn't loose a charger but other things like:
battery cables that had steel ends rusted into two pieces.
a Perko batery selector switch that somehow got water inside and drained
batteries and apparently shorted out the rectifyer charging circuit.
Even though used, I just replaced the axles and springs (one axle was new
three years ago!)
studs on the engine, exposed threads are rusted badly
etc, etc,
LD

wrote in message
oups.com...
Jay, is this for fresh water or salt water use? If salt water, my only
advice as to an on board charger is, be sure it's compatible and/or has
a
good warranty. I've just completed my third summer of salt water use
and
have been amazed at the corrosive and destructive nature of the salt!

I will use the boat for both freshwater and sal****er. I bought a
ProMariner onboard charger last evening. It states that it can handle
sal****er environment. I have a feeling that I will be OK because the
charger will be mounted inside the center console (a protected
compartment area), and that area is dry. How did yours get to be in
such a bad shape? Did you put it in an area that was open to the
elements? Did you leave the boat in a marina instead of on a trailer?

Thanks for the warning though.

Jay Chan