Thread: Terrova or battery issues?

Welp, same thing today, batteries still not up to snuff. They got me by, but by the time I left they were weak against the wind. I checked the water in them when I got home, one hole had the plates exposed and the others took just a little water. I asked the dealer specifically when I picked it up if the batteries were ready to go, yes, charged and ready. Called today, "Well, we don't add acid or charge, they're ready off the shelf". I should have checked myself. So, I don't know how long this battery has been like this. I would assume not too long, a couple of trips, because it worked great for a number of trips. Six weeks worth for me. I got to fish a number of times this week, but usually just twice a week. He said he would take care of whatever it was, so I reckon he will. Looks like a bad battery to me. If it wasn't when I got it, it is now I would imagine. Batteries shouldn't need water in, say, fifteen trips or so. And those are not all day trolling in the wind trips either.

Originally Posted by talltimber

Welp, same thing today, batteries still not up to snuff. They got me by, but by the time I left they were weak against the wind. I checked the water in them when I got home, one hole had the plates exposed and the others took just a little water. I asked the dealer specifically when I picked it up if the batteries were ready to go, yes, charged and ready. Called today, "Well, we don't add acid or charge, they're ready off the shelf". I should have checked myself. So, I don't know how long this battery has been like this. I would assume not too long, a couple of trips, because it worked great for a number of trips. Six weeks worth for me. I got to fish a number of times this week, but usually just twice a week. He said he would take care of whatever it was, so I reckon he will. Looks like a bad battery to me. If it wasn't when I got it, it is now I would imagine. Batteries shouldn't need water in, say, fifteen trips or so. And those are not all day trolling in the wind trips either.

I have to put water in mine about ever 4 to 5 weeks, depends on much I go, about like you it sounds.