How Many Cranking Amps Does Your Outboard Need?
How many cranking amps does your outboard need? Learn where to find the spec, how CCA, MCA and reserve capacity combine, and how to…
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Why You Should Separate Starting and House Batteries
Why to separate starting and house batteries on a boat: reliable starts, better battery life, switch and ACR options, DC-DC charging and sizing tips.
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Running a Small Boat on One Battery: Is It a Good Idea?
Running a small boat on one battery: when a single battery works, the risks, choosing a dual-purpose battery, backups, charging and when to add…
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Generator Starting Batteries on Boats
Generator starting batteries on boats: why gensets get their own battery, sizing to the maker's spec, charging, location, AGM vs flooded and maintenance.
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Battery Setups for Twin and Triple Outboards
Battery setups for twin and triple outboards: one battery per engine, house banks, parallel switches, ACRs and DC-DC chargers, with wiring and charging tips.
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Marine Battery vs Car Battery: Why You Shouldn’t Swap Them
Marine battery vs car battery: construction, vibration resistance, ratings, terminals, deep cycling and why a car battery is a poor fit for a boat.
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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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Choosing a Boat Starting Battery: The Complete Guide
The complete guide to choosing a boat starting battery: cranking specs, reserve capacity, chemistry, group size, charging, backups and when to replace.
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Boat Won’t Start and Just Clicks: What to Check
Boat won't start and just clicks? Learn how to trace a weak start battery, corroded cables, a bad switch, solenoid or starter, and fix…
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