Quote Originally Posted by RiverRunt View Post
Boat has just been winterized and am looking to store it outside for the first time to free up the garage. My question regards the batteries - two twelve volt for 24 volt trolling motor and on twelve volt for engine. I would prefer not having to remove them and store inside storage because of the difficulty. Can they safely remain outside in the boat during the winter in this area?
You should bring it back and put it to charge every other month just to keep the cells fresh and ready. I would be concerned about the water freezing, however, if it doesn't freeze in your car outside, it won't in a boat....JMO

Jason