Carver 38ss battery charger

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Carver 38ss battery charger

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Hi Guys

Anyone know what amp my big accessory charger is please ?

Thanks Peter
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It should state the amperage on the cover of the charger. Or at least the model number. example 1230 would be 12v 30 amp.
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My friends 38ss has to Charles battery chargers, one is a 20 amp and one is a 10 amp. Not sure that yours would be the same though. It will say right on the charger itself in the engine compartment.
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Mine is a 2005 38SS and the large charger is a 60 amp Charles.
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Peter wrote:Qr Bbpost Hi Guys

Anyone know what amp my big accessory charger is please ?

Thanks Peter

Heh Peter, is your boat European spec or North American....I don't know but may make a difference ..
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Thanks all its 60amp found a dwarf to climb under the deck lol
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Yes, you need to keep a boat dwarf on retainer!
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Can I borrow your dwarf? My three grew up and moved out!
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There are a few times when I wish I was 4' tall. Working on a boat is one of those times. I am happy to be at 6' though wouldn't want to be a permanent 4' tall.
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Mine is also a 60A charles with a separate 10a for the generator. Looks like Carver went with the 60a units in the newer boats. Newer meaning mid 2000 or so. Although I do not have a dwarf handy I do have access to a contortionist for those impossible places. :-D
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