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| A longer cord is no reason to use a higher amp charger. Use a heavy duty extension cord if you are running it a long way. 16 is no good. Go with 14 or even 12 ga for longer runs. The best charger to use is one that is automatic, charges at a high rate, fits in your boat, will last, etc.
Several good chargers out there, and more than the two you mention. Guest and Dual Pro come to mind. Minn Kota's are good. I had issues with my Pro Mariners this year. First time using them this year, I doubt I will on my future boats. Some guys really like them.
Yes, maybe some run cooler than others. All in the design, rating, number of banks, size of the heat sink, and how/where they are mounted. I would follow the manufactures directions on mounting. I would suggest never mounting directly on a carpeted surface. If the directions call to mount vertically to allow air flow, I would follow that directive.
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