Rock n' Reel
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I have a few questions about battery charging & maintenance . . .
We have a 2003 207FS that we bought last year and the dealer put in a new battery. We've been on the boat a few times this year, most short cruises and fishing with the motor off. Last time we were on the boat, it took 4 tries to turn it over and I think the battery either needs to be charged or replaced.
Do we or should we be charging the battery with a portable charger [like for a car battery] while the boat is docked? Should we have done anything with the battery when it was winterized or launched for use this year? Is there any on-going maintenace we need to be doing? Some of this may depend on what type of battery we have and unfortunately I don't have that info with me right now.
Any information would be great! It was not a good feeling to be on the water with 2 kids and hearing the sluggish turn of the motor.
Thanks Forum!
We have a 2003 207FS that we bought last year and the dealer put in a new battery. We've been on the boat a few times this year, most short cruises and fishing with the motor off. Last time we were on the boat, it took 4 tries to turn it over and I think the battery either needs to be charged or replaced.
Do we or should we be charging the battery with a portable charger [like for a car battery] while the boat is docked? Should we have done anything with the battery when it was winterized or launched for use this year? Is there any on-going maintenace we need to be doing? Some of this may depend on what type of battery we have and unfortunately I don't have that info with me right now.
Any information would be great! It was not a good feeling to be on the water with 2 kids and hearing the sluggish turn of the motor.
Thanks Forum!