For a boat with a starting battery and a big 12 V trolling or house battery, where shared current gets the drained battery full fastest.
Amazon $249.99The ProMariner ProSport HD 20 is the better onboard marine battery charger overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The ProMariner ProSport HD 20 leads on value and charge current. The ProMariner ProSport HD 12 costs $48.69 less ($201.30 vs $249.99).
For a two battery boat that wants ignition protection and smarter current sharing than a fixed split charger.
Amazon $201.30Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ProMariner ProSport HD 20 for value ($12.50 per amp ($249.99, 20 A total) vs $16.78 per amp ($201.30, 12 A total)) and charge current (20 A total vs 12 A total (2 banks of 6 A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1 and 2 bank onboard marine battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ProMariner ProSport HD 20 | ProMariner ProSport HD 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $12.50 per amp ($249.99, 20 A total) | 54 $16.78 per amp ($201.30, 12 A total) |
| Charge current 15% | 58 20 A total | 25 12 A total (2 banks of 6 A) |
| Features 25% | 50 lithium mode, IP67 or better | 50 lithium mode, IP67 or better |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| ProMariner ProSport HD 20 | ProMariner ProSport HD 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Banks | 2 | 2 |
| Current per bank | - | 6 A |
| Total current | 20 A | 12 A |
| Lithium mode | Yes | Yes |
| AGM mode | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Water rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Display or app | No | No |
| Ignition protected | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.2 lb | 6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2021-01-25 | 2021-01-25 |
