[Rhodes22-list] Question about batteries

[joseph doucet]

In my experience one can expect 5 - 6 years from a well maintained battery. By well maintained I mean it is always charged after use and fluid levels are kept at the correct level by adding distilled water occasionally 

Joe Doucet
203-512-5629


> On Apr 21, 2018, at 9:49 AM, Art Czerwonky via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Susan,Wal-Mary, among others, should be willing to do a free test.  Their 5 year battery is a good replacement choice, even though not a "marine battery".  I have never seen a need for the more expensive battery in our LED world.  Best,Art Czerwonkys/v MaryJane
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>  On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:39 AM, Susan Crane<scranevmd at verizon.net> wrote:   How often should marine batteries be replaced?  I have had my boat for 3 1/2
> years and don't know how old the batteries were when I bought it.  Can they
> be tested or should I just think about replacing them this year?  I
> certainly don't want to wait for a battery failure since my outboard is
> electric start and I am installing an auto tiller this year as well.  Thanks
> for any help.
> 
> Susan Crane
> s/v Whimsy
> Bohemia River
> Chesapeake Bay
> 
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