If it were mine, I'd put a nice fresh charge on the battery and then check
the electrolyte with a hydrometer to be satisfied that all cells took a good
charge. If any cells are low, I'd replace the battery.

I don't go to the lake to work on boats, I try to get that all done at home
before I head out. Nothing ruins a nice day like a battery that cranked
good at home, but didn't quite make it starting the engine for the first
time out of the season since the motor has not been run since November!

Don Dando




"Jim Woodard" wrote in message
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I have had my boat sitting on the trailer since late November.
Yesterday, I decided it was nice enough to check it out...I turned
the key and got the familiar sound, and was able to raise the motor
to normal position.

My question is: Is it necessary for me to charge the battery or will
running it up and down the lake for an hour or two be enough to charge
it to sit? I only use it once or twice a week normally.
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