[jimgo]

Congratulations on the new boat! So what is she? Where are the pictures?!!?

Regarding what you NEED, as you can probably tell from the responses above, it will depend on your anticipated use. Tell us a little more about the boat, where you'll keep her, and what you expect to do with her (day sail, live aboard, long-term cruise, etc.)

Edited to add: Harbor Freight Tools is giving away multimeters this month, no purchase necessary. Print the coupon from their web site and visit a store.

 

[jimgo]

You may even be able to pick up a charger on Craigslist. If you're in a saltwater area, I'd avoid the stuff from Harbor Freight or some of the other, inexpensive chargers. Get a good quality marine charger, even if it is used.

 

[jimgo]

Hey,

In May of 2012 I replaced all three batteries on the boat. I paid $95.27 each for 3 Maxx 96 group 27 deep cycle. It is listed a 114AH, 845 MCA. If that lasts me 5 years I will be more than happy. I can afford $300 in batteries every 5 years. Before that, I bought 2 new batteries in 2017 (1 bat was new).

Barry

Did your boat open a wormhole and send you forward/backward in time?