Charging Batteries while in winter storage
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Charging Batteries while in winter storage
I have researched some older threads but wanted to ask again. Does anyone leave their battery charger on while in winter storage? Or should I maybe just charge once a month for a few hours or days? My boat is a 00 Model Top Gun. Thanks
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We use a simple trickle charger from Harbor Frieght.
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If the batteries are in a location where they can freeze it is best to remove them and store them inside; charge them fully prior to storage and they should be fine. You can always throw the charger on once a month or so to make sure they stay charged and don't store them directly on a concrete floor.
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Just get a Battery Tender they make a few models now that can charge and cycle the batteries throughout the winte for you. I have 1 on my 99' WS6 T/A still with the original battery in it. I think I paid 40.00 for it 10 yrs ago well worth it IMO. and you don't have to worry about plugging and unplugging if you forget like with a regular charger.
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If you fully charge them before storing them youll be fine in the spring.
I have mine sitting in the basement on a 2x6 so they are not on the concrete.
In the spring I would just throw them on a charger before I put them in the boat just to make sure.
I have Gel Marine Batteries.
I have mine sitting in the basement on a 2x6 so they are not on the concrete.
In the spring I would just throw them on a charger before I put them in the boat just to make sure.
I have Gel Marine Batteries.
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I just plug the boat in and let the battery charger do it's thing. I assume you have shorepower and a fully automatic battery charger in the boat? That's what they're designed to do!
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I've always done the trickle charger on all my boats. Just replaced the batteries in the sea ray, they lasted 5 years with the trickle charger.
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That's what I do. Shut off the batteries but leave the charger on and the shore power plugged in. Works great.