[Seadog11]

does it really make a difference taking the batteries out for the winter/3 months

 

[Timbo]

I leave mine in. My first set lasted almost 6 yrs. I think thats pretty good!

 

[Hakuna Matata]

I leave mine in, but I fish during the winter, just not as much.

-JB

 

[skipperwork]

No but it won't hurt them to give them a charge once and a while. Batteries don't die because their cold, but being cold lowers their float voltage. Once their float voltage goes to low the internal plates start sulfating. Sulfated plates cause dead batteries. Charging them once a month would be good for them.

 

[Stonewall]

I never take mine out.

 

[Mako Mike]

I leave mine in and attached to a solar trickle charger. No problems and batteries stay fresh.

 

[Hunter]

No but it won't hurt them to give them a charge once and a while. Batteries don't die because their cold, but being cold lowers their float voltage. Once their float voltage goes to low the internal plates start sulfating. Sulfated plates cause dead batteries. Charging them once a month would be good for them.

Ditto..:thumbup:

 

[klramp]

I like to use a battery tender Amazon.com: Deltran Battery Tender 12-Volt 1.25 Amp 2-Bank Battery Management System: Automotive I started using them on my motorcycles now I used them on my boat as well. Keeps it fully charged!!!

Ken

 

[Seadog11]

I like to use a battery tender Amazon.com: Deltran Battery Tender 12-Volt 1.25 Amp 2-Bank Battery Management System: Automotive I started using them on my motorcycles now I used them on my boat as well. Keeps it fully charged!!!

Ken

thats perfect just ordered on of the doubles thanks for all the help

 

[Andrew886]

I did the same thing as drichitt. I started out using a trickle charger on my bike and have been more than impressed with the results. I will say the quality of trickle charger does make a difference. i bought a few **** ones and ended up having to replace my battery before investing in a decent one and since have had no problems.

 

[Hippie Joe]

12 seasons with this boat, and have taken them out just once; sometimes disconnect the positive lead to #1; usually just turn the switch.

 

[rj]

for only a few dollars more than the deltran charger, you can buy a permanently mounted onboard charger that will take care of all your charging needs, both regular charging & maintenance chargeing for storage. leave the batteries in the boat , plug it in & forget it until spring