Hi all,
So, boat motored for half half our last fall and maybe started for 10 minutes two three times since. Has been on AC shore power with heaters/dehumidifiers running all winter and then all off for 2 months—still on shore power I thought until I noticed power plug pulled today. Last confirmed in place a month ago. Actually engine started right up. So I killed it and we decided to take it out. Everything readied for departure and got slow crank then nothing. Battery showed barely over 12 on original meter at panel. I replaced power hook up and realized charger had been off for ten months—some limited engine generator action as above. After 15 minutes of shorepwer engine started robustly. I’ve got 4 deep sixes. No dedicated starter.
My my question is —-is it safe or appropriate to use the original battery charger on a regular basis?
Thx
doug
So, boat motored for half half our last fall and maybe started for 10 minutes two three times since. Has been on AC shore power with heaters/dehumidifiers running all winter and then all off for 2 months—still on shore power I thought until I noticed power plug pulled today. Last confirmed in place a month ago. Actually engine started right up. So I killed it and we decided to take it out. Everything readied for departure and got slow crank then nothing. Battery showed barely over 12 on original meter at panel. I replaced power hook up and realized charger had been off for ten months—some limited engine generator action as above. After 15 minutes of shorepwer engine started robustly. I’ve got 4 deep sixes. No dedicated starter.
My my question is —-is it safe or appropriate to use the original battery charger on a regular basis?
Thx
doug