You need to know a few facts about your boats power before deciding which battery charger to buy.
1. Total amperage capacity of all batteries combined that are going to be charged
2. Have the details on the type of batteries you have - such as Liquid, Gel or AGM
3. Are they 12 or 24 Volts or a combination of those?
The first question will be: Inflatable, Hard shell or a combination of the two? If the choice includes anything inflatable, the suggestion would be to look at Hypalon - as most other materials don’t even last 25% as long in the hot climates of the Caribbean.
In principal there are two types of outboard engines to choose from: 2-stroke or 4-stroke. In most of Europe or North America these days you can only buy 4-stroke models and may not even be allowed to bring back a 2-stroke model upon your return, so better check before you buy.
A review on this topic would fill a book so instead let’s look at the real basics. Before you start adding solar panels and possibly a wind generator you need to know how many Amps you use on a daily basis while at anchor, as this is how cruisers spend most of their time.
