Victron Skylla‑IP65 Battery Charger

The Skylla‑IP65 delivers lab‑grade charging in a rugged, corrosion‑resistant enclosure that shrugs off heat, humidity, and salt air. Its 7‑stage adaptive algorithm charges fast, protects your batteries, and extends service life—charges Lead Acid, AGM/GEL banks and LiFePO₄ batteries.

Why boat owners choose Skylla‑IP65

• Serious power, compact form: Available in 12 V / 70 A, 12V/70A (3 output), 24 V / 35 A and 24V/35A (3 output) models.

• Flexible multi‑bank charging: Choose (3) full‑rated outputs or (1+1) with a full‑rated house output plus an isolated 3 A starter‑battery trickle.

• Marine‑proof build: IP65 steel chassis, epoxy powder‑coat, acrylic‑coated PCBs, and forced‑air cooling for reliability in harsh environments.

• Smarter battery care: 7‑stage adaptive charging with BatterySafe and Storage modes, plus temperature‑compensation and remote voltage‑sense for precise regulation at the battery.

• Lithium‑ready: Dedicated LiFePO₄ profile with simple BMS on/off via the remote port—plus full control available over VE.Can.

• Network & scale: VE.Can (NMEA 2000) interface for system integration and synchronised parallel operation when you need more current.

• At‑a‑glance control: Front‑panel LCD for status and quick setup.

• Universal shore power: 90–265 VAC, 45–65 Hz with power‑factor correction—ideal for global cruising and small gensets.

• Power supply mode: Works as a stabilized DC power supply when batteries are offline.

• Integration‑ready: Alarm relay and remote on/off for advanced systems.

Technical snapshot

• Charge algorithm: 7‑stage adaptive (lead‑acid) + 3‑stage LiFePO₄

• Outputs: 3 × full‑rated or 1 × full‑rated + 3 A isolated starter output

• Recommended bank size: ~350–700 Ah (12 V), 150–350 Ah (24 V)

• AC input: 90–265 VAC, 45–65 Hz; PF ≈ 0.98 (≈12 A max @ 100 VAC)

• Operating temp: −4 to 140 °F (full output up to ~104 °F; intelligent thermal derating above)

• Protection: Reverse‑polarity (fuse), output short‑circuit, over‑temperature

• Interfaces: VE.Can (NMEA 2000), remote on/off, alarm relay; LCD display

• Sensing: Battery temperature sensor (included) + voltage sense leads

• Connections & build: DC posts with M6 bolts; AC screw‑clamp up to 6 mm²; IP65 steel enclosure

• Size & weight: 15.79 × 10.43 × 5.94 in, 13.23 lb

• Warranty: 5‑year manufacturer’s warranty

Ideal applications

• Blue‑water cruisers and expedition yachts

• Commercial vessels, workboats, and patrol craft

• RVs/specialty vehicles and off‑grid industrial systems that demand sealed, high‑output charging

What’s in the box

• Skylla‑IP65 charger

• Battery temperature sensor

• Documentation

Installation notes

Mount in a ventilated area to support forced cooling and allow for thermal derating in hot engine rooms. Use appropriately sized cabling and fusing; land the voltage‑sense leads at the battery terminals for best accuracy. For lithium banks, wire BMS control to the remote on/off or manage over VE.Can, and program charge parameters to your battery maker’s spec.

BlueMarine tip: Pair Skylla‑IP65 with a Victron GX device for seamless system integration, and add a SmartShunt/BMV for accurate state‑of‑charge—an ideal foundation for lithium conversions and hybrid shore/generator setups.