JimH wrote:
"Reginald Smithers III" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
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On Nov 17, 2:41 pm, " JimH" ask wrote:
I have never had a problem just disconnecting the batteries on my boat
(fully charged) and leaving them in place during the winter lay-up.
I have bought 4 batteries in 4 years now.

The battery will not be strong enough to start the PWC (even when the
battery charge ways the battery is full).

What did you previously do with the battery over the winter lay-up?
Batteries will self discharge over the winter, especially in colder areas.
A discharged battery will have definitely have a shortened life.

When I had a trailered boat, I was told to bring the battery home to keep
it in the basement and keep a trickle charger on it. Many people who
don't want to bring the battery home, will use a solar panel trickle
charger to keep the battery fully charged.

As I said before, I never had a problem with this technique. Besides, as
you know, you are the last person I would take any sort of advice from.



Wow. "Reggie" claims to have had a "trailered boat." Right.