ProMariner's New, Advanced, Electronic ProTournament Battery Charger Enhances Battery Performance on the Water.

MILWAUKEE (December 27, 2001) - ProMariner has added the latest in advanced, electronic, 3-step charging technology to their complete line of marine battery chargers. This fully automatic 12-, 24- or 36-volt "waterproof" marine battery charger is pre-wired for easy installation.

Designed with advanced technology for faster charging, the ProTournament offers "Distributed-On-Demand 3-Step Charging," which will charge batteries on-board 2 to 3 times faster than leading traditional chargers. ProMariner's Distributed On-Demand feature automatically senses and distributes its full rated output of 10, 15 or 30 amps (model specific) to any one bank or a combination of all three banks. ProTournament distributes and uses every charging amp with no waste, unlike other 2-and 3-bank chargers with an amp limit per bank. The ProTournament will charge your batteries to 100 %, even with AC line voltage as low as 90VAC, as is sometimes seen with the use of extension cords at the dock, lodging site or home.

The ProTournament's waterproof design can be used for all saltwater and freshwater applications. Advanced 3-step charging includes an absorption cycle to knock sulfates off battery plates while conditioning and extending battery life. Its gentle float mode will maintain batteries for an indefinite period of time and will never overcharge. Tri-Mode LED indicators and on-board push-to-test battery bank indicators provide charging cycle and battery charge level status.

A rugged, low-profile, all-aluminum housing provides superior cooling at half the weight and height of most traditional chargers. The unit is not potted or filled with epoxy for a lifetime of use and serviceability.

Built-in safety features include fused output cables, reverse polarity, ignition and overtemperature protection. The ProTournament charger is designed to UL 1236 Marine and FCC Class B certifications. An optional remote temperature sensor, remote battery bank status monitor and AC plug holder are all available.

ProMariner has been a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic charging systems, corrosion-control products and marine accessories for more than 20 years. The company is headquartered in Rye, N.H., with factory service center operations in Ventura, Calif.

For more information, contact:

Dave McGinn
Account Executive
Nelson Schmidt
(414) 224-0210, dave.mcginn@n-s.com

Bob Unger
President, Professional Mariner, LLC
(603) 433-4440, unger@pmariner.com