Post by ondonzboat on Jan 26, 2017 15:06:44 GMT
I saw this on the net - thought some of you might find it helpful.
Pro-Tips with Edwin Evers: Maintaining Your Batteries in the Off-Season
Edwin Evers is an OPTIMA Batteries sponsored angler and the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion. As winter approaches for most of the country, we connected with Edwin to get his tips and tricks for maintaining his boat and batteries during the off-season.
Question: What are your biggest tips for maintaining boat batteries during the off-season?
Answer: I would recommend completely charging your batteries before storing your boat, then disconnecting the terminals so nothing can draw the battery down. It is also critical to have a battery maintainer/charger hooked up through the off-season to continually maintain your batteries; I use the OPTIMA Digital 400. When the seasons starts, you’ll want all your equipment ready and in top notch form; if your batteries are at a full charge, they will be ready to perform and you’ll be ready to hit the water.
Question: When taking your batteries out of storage, what are a few important things to remember?
Answer: Check all the connections for tightness and corrosion. A loose connection may prevent a battery from receiving a full charge or delivering current, which is not good because it can negatively affect the performance of the battery. If you have a built-in charger on your boat, be sure there is no corrosion in the terminals; I see this a lot. Buying a can of battery cleaner/protector can help if you have this issue. Be sure your batteries are charging evenly (each battery should be charging at the same volts), which will help maximize performance.
Question: Any other tips you would like to share?
Answer: I prefer to use a 12-gauge extension cord when storing and charging my batteries – the shorter the cord the better. Also, do not let your batteries sit for an extended amount of time in a state of discharge – always charge them as soon as possible.
Pro-Tips with Edwin Evers: Maintaining Your Batteries in the Off-Season
Edwin Evers is an OPTIMA Batteries sponsored angler and the 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion. As winter approaches for most of the country, we connected with Edwin to get his tips and tricks for maintaining his boat and batteries during the off-season.
Question: What are your biggest tips for maintaining boat batteries during the off-season?
Answer: I would recommend completely charging your batteries before storing your boat, then disconnecting the terminals so nothing can draw the battery down. It is also critical to have a battery maintainer/charger hooked up through the off-season to continually maintain your batteries; I use the OPTIMA Digital 400. When the seasons starts, you’ll want all your equipment ready and in top notch form; if your batteries are at a full charge, they will be ready to perform and you’ll be ready to hit the water.
Question: When taking your batteries out of storage, what are a few important things to remember?
Answer: Check all the connections for tightness and corrosion. A loose connection may prevent a battery from receiving a full charge or delivering current, which is not good because it can negatively affect the performance of the battery. If you have a built-in charger on your boat, be sure there is no corrosion in the terminals; I see this a lot. Buying a can of battery cleaner/protector can help if you have this issue. Be sure your batteries are charging evenly (each battery should be charging at the same volts), which will help maximize performance.
Question: Any other tips you would like to share?
Answer: I prefer to use a 12-gauge extension cord when storing and charging my batteries – the shorter the cord the better. Also, do not let your batteries sit for an extended amount of time in a state of discharge – always charge them as soon as possible.
