Battery Question

[CatFan]

The fastest way to destroy a battery is to let it sit at less than full charge. Even hours can damage it.

[Crestliner08]

I agree with catfan, charge as soon as possible after you get home.

[Jman5626]

Wow. I have never put this much thought into batteries before... so now I have a question. If I have 2 batteries ( one for the front of the boat one for the back) and only 1 charger. If I charge one battery Monday - Wednesday and the other battery Wednesday night - Saturday morning. Would the first battery still be good to go on Saturday after being off the charge for 3 days? Or should I just break down and buy another charger


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[CrappiePappy]

Wow. I have never put this much thought into batteries before... so now I have a question. If I have 2 batteries ( one for the front of the boat one for the back) and only 1 charger. If I charge one battery Monday - Wednesday and the other battery Wednesday night - Saturday morning. Would the first battery still be good to go on Saturday after being off the charge for 3 days? Or should I just break down and buy another charger


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If the battery is still in good shape & holding the charge ... I'd say you're good to go.

But, I'm wondering why your charger would take 3 days to charge the one battery

[Jman5626]

If the battery is still in good shape & holding the charge ... I'd say you're good to go.

But, I'm wondering why your charger would take 3 days to charge the one battery

It doesn't. It gets it charged then maintains. I just figure I'd leave it plugged in as long as possible so it doesn't drop back down any


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[Dollfly]

After every trip and just charge overnight. If its a few days before I go fishing I may plug the charger up a couple of hours before I go.

[CrappiePappy]

It doesn't. It gets it charged then maintains. I just figure I'd leave it plugged in as long as possible so it doesn't drop back down any

It shouldn't drop that much charge in a weeks time (unless they're old & getting weak). So, what I would do is charge up one, then the other (all in one day if possible) ... then put the charger on each one every other day (or at least once, shortly before you intend to use it).

If you do decide to buy another charger, I'd suggest a onboard digital 2bank charger with 10amps/bank. Something like a MK220D, if it will fit in your boat. (and, yes I do know that they cost around $200 , I was just using that as an example )

[CatFan]

Wow. I have never put this much thought into batteries before... so now I have a question. If I have 2 batteries ( one for the front of the boat one for the back) and only 1 charger. If I charge one battery Monday - Wednesday and the other battery Wednesday night - Saturday morning. Would the first battery still be good to go on Saturday after being off the charge for 3 days? Or should I just break down and buy another charger


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Doing that is destroying the first battery. Three days sitting while discharged is really bad for a battery. You could take years off the service life. A 2-bank 10A charger will save you money in the long run.

[oobuck]

Doing that is destroying the first battery. Three days sitting while discharged is really bad for a battery. You could take years off the service life. A 2-bank 10A charger will save you money in the long run.

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[Jman5626]

Ok. Thank you all for the input. I'll look into one


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