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Reply With QuoteI’d pull it and take to an auto parts store to have it tested. Might have one or more dead cells in it. If it is a lead acid have you checked the cells to see if they aren’t dry?
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Bad starting battery?
My starting battery works great...sometimes. It also sometimes acts like a dead battery when trying to start the motor. If I move the starter to the tm battery it starts right up. I get home and put the charger on it and it reports 80% charged. This has happened on 2 outings now. New boat, motor, and batteries.
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I’d pull it and take to an auto parts store to have it tested. Might have one or more dead cells in it. If it is a lead acid have you checked the cells to see if they aren’t dry?
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Definitely needs load tested
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Load test will not always show a bad battery ( don`t ask ) charge the battery check voltage unhook everything let it sit for a day or two check voltage if less then 12.6 or 12.5 volts it`s on it`s way out.
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The load test failed right away. New battery is installed and waiting for Mondays test trip.
My plan is to catch stripers. If the motor doesn't start this time I will throw the stringer off the bow and get a tow back to the ramp. Kinda like a midwest version of a dog sled.
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FYI, some maintenance free batteries can be checked for fluid level. Sometimes the caps are covered with a sticker or the caps are so closely installed its hard to see the cells. Glad you found the issue, good luck w your trip.
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Silver, two questions:
1. how'd the new battery do?
2. Did the stripers bite?
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