HK wrote:


It pays to buy from a reputable dealer who actually checks out the boat
BEFORE the customer takes delivery.

Harry, I've have to agree that the battery could be bogus. Most
batteries come pre"charged" whick is a good deal, but I've always put
a new battery on a charger for at least a half hour before
installation. I've had brand new Delco batteries be dead right out of
the box. Some would crank a few times then just "quit".

conclusion: seperated cell.

Just because it's NEW doesn't mean it's going to be "good". That's
what warrenties are for.