Victron MultiPlus 12V 1200W 50-16 Inverter Charger

The Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 50-16 is a compact inverter charger with a four-stage adaptive charger and a separate starter-battery trickle output.

The separate trickle-charge output for a starter battery is the feature that matters most here and it is easy to overlook. It keeps the engine battery topped up alongside the house bank without a second charger or a combining relay, which on a small boat removes a whole component from the installation.

The 16A transfer rating is modest, which suits a boat on a 15 or 16 amp shore supply rather than a large pedestal. PowerControl limits the current drawn from that source so other loads are served before charging, and PowerAssist supplements it from the battery when short-term demand rises.

High start-up capability handles loads such as power converters, lamps and tools with higher inrush demand. The four-stage adaptive charging strategy adjusts to how the battery is actually used rather than following fixed timing. Explore more inverter chargers.

• Separate trickle output keeps the starter battery up
• Removes a second charger or combining relay
• 16A transfer suits a small shore supply
• Four-stage adaptive charging