Dead Battery !

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by JADAQ

I’m on year 5 with my boat battery.

The key to battery life is take the extra 3.5 minutes and take the battery out and keep it warm for the winter.

I guarantee there is not one marina in this state that takes batteries out of the boats for the winter anymore.

Also, if you do choose to take out your battery and give it the love you should don’t store it on a cement floor! It will drain your battery over time.

And trickle charge that thing over the cold months!

Interesting you should mention 'Battery out of boat for winter', this is what I ALWAYS did, however, when I had boat winterized and shrink-wrapped lat Oct, the boat dealer DID NOT remove the battery as I asked. They did disconnect the battery leads (BIG DEAL) !

I've AWAYS removed my battery for the winter, and stored in a dry warm place in my basement OFF CONCRETE, and NEVER had an issue with my battery before.

I guess this Fall I will have to inspect and insure the mechanic removes the battery, before I hand over my check !