Batteries??

[mhall]

>IMO the more TOW and times
>you recharge determine the life
>of the batteries. I have
>been getting Stowaways from Sams
>Club. I'm usually on the
>water minimum 2-3 days a
>week, recharge them immediately and
>they show wear by the
>end of the season.
>
>I just bought mine back, told
>them they are not holding
>the charge that they did
>when I bought them and
>by end of the day
>they are mostly wore out,
>(true for the most part).
>They replaced them, no questions
>asked.
>
>Their warranty is no cost during
>the first 12 months, then
>prorated for 3 years. Me,
>I just get new ones
>every year before the 12
>months are up and don't
>have to worry about them.
>

Now that's a plan. I am guilty of not charging them immediatley sometime, you know when you are just wore out and the such.

[Danny]

I never understood why they say to charge them immediately, but I always do it, no matter how tired.

Of course having an onboard charger makes it easier. I just back the obat in, and hook up the extension cord to my boat, and start the charging right away.

However, I notice after two years my batteries start loosing holding power. I use Interstate, but Billy on here, has talked me into trying the brand he sells next time I buy a set.

My set now is just over 2 years old, but did not use them much last year, and they are still plenty strong.

also as mentioned, keep them watered... LOL. Even over the winter I hook my charger up once a month to make sure I have a full charge and I haven't lost any.

Good luck,

Danny