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Default Is this battery bad? 7% drop in one day on 35-40 ma draw?

My boat has an Interstate Lead-Acid RV/Marine Battery the dealer installed
this spring. When I picked up the boat with this battery I noticed the
voltage was low (probably around 11.5 v?). I've charged it since, but it
seems to lose charge quickly.

I disconnected all leads from the battery for 3 days and it held 95% without
drop. Once I re-connect the wires, it lost 7% charge in one day (95% @12.75v
to 88% @12.63v), this seems like a lot of drop for not having any
accessories turned on. I'm certainily interested in a battery shut-off
switch... but perhas I should warranty the battery first?

Can anyone validate if this is unusually high capacity drop for a 35-40 ma
load (as measured by my digital voltmeter)?


 
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