Pretty much all the below advice for removing is good. Follow any one of
these. However, I haven't yet seen anyone mention storage of the battery
once it is out. Do not store it on the floor, especially a ground floor.
Store it on a wooden shelf or at least put a piece of plywood under it
wherever you store it. Over time a battery can discharge itself (albeit
slowly) through the floor, especially on ground floors and even more
especially on ground floors wth a base of cement. A piece of wood (or any
insulating material) will prevent this. In any case before reconnecting it,
it is wise to check the charge and/or recharge the battery if necessary. And
in any case common sense is the key here.

The advice about the fuel system gumming up is good to follow as well.

Chris K.

"David" wrote in message
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Hi,

I would like to remove the battery of our new 18' Sea Ray and store it
inside the house for awhile. The boat is now store inside the garage and
only has 15 hours in it. I am in Las Vegas and I know the temperature of
the garage shoots up to at least 130 to 140 during noon time. Its a wet
cell battery, I am worry that the battery is draining itself due to hot
and
stuffy condition. The problem is I have never removed a car/marine
battery
before and don't know the steps. I don't want to get shocked or damage the
engine of the boat. All I know is when I helped to jump start a dead
battery of a car one time, there were sparks on the booster cable clamps
when they touched each other. Would someome tell me the steps please.
Also
for putting the battery back inside the boat.

Thanks
David
Las Vegas