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Suppose to get down to 12 degrees Monday. Thought I might better hook up all 3 battery chargers. Seeing it was no big deal figured I'd just disconnect them and bring them inside. I can think of better things to spend $300 on in the spring. Anyone else bring the batteries in during winter?
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Where's Catfan when you need him, he knows all this stuff.
I leave mine in the boat.....my MinnKota 330D three bank onboard charger stays plugged up 24/7 except when my boat and trailer are hooked to my truck.
A fully charged battery will not freeze until around 76 below 0. An uncharged battery will freeze at 32.
"gene"
I leave mine in my boat
Mine are all plugged in and should be in float mode. We are going to be -10 F - not worried but this makes me think about it
Waste of time and energy to bring them in. But if it makes you feel good........
My boat/battery’s stay plugged in a cold barn
Another good reason for an on-board charger.
I have taken mine in before if not using the boat for awhile but not sure if it was necessary.:dono
This is all you needQuote:
Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill
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it's not IF you have an on-board charger plug it in and forget it er until you leave to go fishing :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Retired2Fish
My boats stay outside in the drive or on the boat lift. I always charge the batts after use, but never leave batts on a "float" charge. It is a safety issue for me. However, when we do go to the lake to visit my boats, I always plug in the chargers. It only takes a few minutes to fully charge. I usually get 4 good years use of my WalMart batts. Not bad for a beginner.
My boat is stored outside year round. I have a solar panel with a charge controller that keeps the batteries fully charged. Haven't had a problem yet.
Onboard charger is the key. Never own a boat without one!
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I owned boats way before there was such a thing as a trolling motor or "fish finder" . Not that I am old of course. On board chargers are a Godsend for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
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Originally Posted by Cane Pole
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-25 to -30 tonight lots of vehicles sitting out, we park trucks,tractors,and other equipment with batteries that don't get started till spring very seldom have batteries fail over winter.
What Gene said.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"
I can't imagine......but I seen snow once! Feel for you guys....
I just saw the weather forecast your way. I don't believe my red drop doors could handle it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Central Minn
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Wow !!! throw another log on the fire.