onboard charger

[boatman37]

1986 sundancer 250. did not come with a on-board charger. i have been using an auto-zone schumaker charger that has a maintenance mode. my boat does not have the AC panel with the switches. i just plug in my shore power and my 110 works. i plan to install an on-board charger but unsure of any issues without having the AC panel. anything special i need to do or buy? all i have is a small breaker box under the sink in the gally and a few 110 outlets. my fridge runs off of 110 or 12v but it switches over automatically when i'm on shore power. likely looking at a pro-mariner 2 bank 20 amp charger.

thanks

 

[bruceb58]

You have outlets you can plug an onboard charger into? That's all you need.

 

[boatman37]

i'd rather hardwire it but yeah thats what i was wondering. can i just do that or do i NEED the converter panel?

 

[bruceb58]

You can hardwire it if you want. Just add another breaker for it if you can.

 

[boatman37]

thanks Bruce