My kids have been nice enough to purchase me two new boat batteries for my birthday. The ones that came with the vessel were old and would not hold more than an 80% charge. The new ones are 12v FLA Group 27s. One starting and one deep cycle.
Having new batteries also means upping my game in terms of charging/maintaining. I have stored them in my basement on blocks of wood in the winter and simply used an old-school Schumacher charger each spring. I would like to purchase a new charger/maintainer and see that Schumacher does make one. Any thoughts on this one and also, best practices for winter maintenance will be appreciated.
Having new batteries also means upping my game in terms of charging/maintaining. I have stored them in my basement on blocks of wood in the winter and simply used an old-school Schumacher charger each spring. I would like to purchase a new charger/maintainer and see that Schumacher does make one. Any thoughts on this one and also, best practices for winter maintenance will be appreciated.