Charging batteries over winter

"Charles B. Summers" wrote:

Earlier this year, I installed an on-board charger on my boat to charge the
starting and trolling battery.

Question: Is is ok to leave it plugged in all winter, even if I'm not
planning on using the boat until about the first of March? Or, should I only
charge it every once in awhile?

The charger I have is one of them that suppose to continually condition the
batteries, but I cannot find the owners manual to see what it says about
storage.

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My boat has been at Elm Hill for the last 11 years with the
Perma-Charger full time. I have changed the batteries twice during this
time. It may not be a good idea to leave them over the winter but since
I fish all winter and I hope we can try a float and fly trip this
winter, I intend to leave everything ready to go. I talked to your wife
the other afternoon and you sure have a nice looking son. He is lucky to
have a father who fishes.

Happy Holidays.

Jack

Thanks Jack... anytime you're ready to teach me how to do the float-n-fly,
I'm ready.

My son has promised (well, you know how a 5 year old is) that he'll fish
with me this coming year.

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www.secretweaponlures.com
www.outdoorfrontiers.com
www.midtennclassic.org
"jack schmitt KQ4C" wrote in message
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"Charles B. Summers" wrote:

Earlier this year, I installed an on-board charger on my boat to charge
the
starting and trolling battery.

Question: Is is ok to leave it plugged in all winter, even if I'm not
planning on using the boat until about the first of March? Or, should I
only
charge it every once in awhile?

The charger I have is one of them that suppose to continually condition
the
batteries, but I cannot find the owners manual to see what it says about
storage.

--
Visit Charles at: www.thebasspro.net
www.secretweaponlures.com
www.outdoorfrontiers.com
www.midtennclassic.org

My boat has been at Elm Hill for the last 11 years with the
Perma-Charger full time. I have changed the batteries twice during this
time. It may not be a good idea to leave them over the winter but since
I fish all winter and I hope we can try a float and fly trip this
winter, I intend to leave everything ready to go. I talked to your wife
the other afternoon and you sure have a nice looking son. He is lucky to
have a father who fishes.

Happy Holidays.

Jack