Equalizing Flooded Batteries: When and How
Equalizing flooded marine batteries: what equalization does, when to do it, how to equalize safely, voltages, warnings for AGM and lithium, and aftercare.
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Trailered Boats: Battery Care Between Trips
Trailer boat battery storage: keeping batteries charged between trips and in the off-season, disconnect switches, maintainers, covers, theft and towing tips.
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End-of-Life Signs: When a Battery Is Ready for Recycling
Battery end-of-life signs for boat batteries: how to tell a worn-out battery from a discharged one, tests for lead-acid, AGM and lithium, and when…
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The 10-Minute Pre-Trip Boat Battery Check
A pre-trip boat battery check you can do in ten minutes: state of charge, terminals, switches, fuses, bilge pump, lights and charging, before every…
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How Long Do Marine Batteries Last?
How long do marine batteries last? Typical lifespans for flooded, AGM and lithium batteries, cycle life, what shortens it, warning signs and how to…
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When to Replace a Marine Starting Battery
When to replace a marine starting battery: warning signs, voltage and load tests, age, heat damage, physical red flags and how to choose the…
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Spring Commissioning: Waking Your Boat Batteries Up
Spring boat battery commissioning: charging, testing, cleaning, reinstalling, checking cables, chargers and switches so your batteries are ready for the season.
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A Year of Boating: Seasonal Battery Calendar
A month-by-month boat battery maintenance calendar: spring commissioning, summer heat, fall fishing, winter storage, holidays and Florida's year-round season.
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