Victron BlueSmart IP65 12V 15-Amp Battery Charger

The Victron Blue Smart IP65 is a 12V 15A charger with a seven-step algorithm, supplied with both crocodile clips and M8 eyelets.

Supplying both clips and eyelets is what makes this usable two ways rather than one. Crocodile clips suit temporary charging on a battery pulled out for the winter or a motorcycle in the garage. M8 eyelets make a permanent connection to a boat's bank without the clips falling off in a seaway.

IP65 sits between the dry-mount IP22 chargers and the fully sealed IP67 units, resisting dust and water jets but not immersion. That covers a cockpit locker or a garage rather than a bilge, which is the distinction to get right before mounting it anywhere permanent.

The seven-step algorithm restores charge efficiently and maintains battery condition over long service. It can attempt recovery of a deeply discharged battery by applying a low current until normal charging resumes, and Bluetooth gives status and settings through VictronConnect. Explore more battery chargers.

• Clips for temporary use, eyelets for permanent
• Clips fall off a boat battery in a seaway
• IP65 handles jets but not immersion
• Between the dry IP22 and the sealed IP67