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You just bought a new deep cycle battery to power your trolling motor or boat accessories. After a long day on the water, you need to recharge it. How do you do that? Specifically, what amperage should you set the charger at? What amperage is recommended for deep cycle batteries, and how long will each …

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International conservation efforts have attempted to spread the word on how dangerous incorrectly-disposed batteries can be. After many years, they have found success. These days, it is common knowledge that batteries are dangerous– corrosive acid, deadly lead, mind-altering lithium; it’s difficult to find a substance used for batteries that isn’t harmful. Unfortunately, while we all …

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If you’ve been boating or fishing for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the different kinds of marine batteries out there. You may have heard that AGM and gel batteries are some of the best types of marine batteries you can buy.  But what are AGM and gel batteries? Are they the same …

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With the sun shining brightly and your marine battery undercharged, you are yearning to charge your battery and go for a nice boat ride. But you don’t have a traditional battery charger available. You don’t even have a trickle charger. So what should you do? You remember the solar panels that you have in your …

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Your trolling motor has been like a best friend. It gives you full command of your boat. With it, you have out-maneuvered even the smartest of fish. When the fish try to slip away, you have been able to steer your boat in the right direction, all but forcing the fish to gravitate to your …

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Every boater should know how old his or her marine batteries are. The batteries are arguably the most important items on your boat— they give your boat life. It is necessary to know the age of your batteries so you can properly maintain your boat’s electrical system and help prevent any issues. No boater wants …

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If you have batteries on your boat, you may find it extra work to hook up and disconnect a portable charger every time you have to charge the batteries. Perhaps you’re wondering: is it okay to just hook up the charger once and leave it on all the time? Is it okay to leave the …

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If you’re new to using rechargeable batteries, you may think you can stick them on the charger and leave them. But did you know that doing this can actually cause some serious problems with your battery? Unless you have a smart charger to monitor your battery’s charging progress, you run the risk of overcharging your …

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Marine batteries have a tough life. Unlike a car battery, which starts the car with a jolt of power and then is allowed to recharge, marine batteries must also fill the role of a more traditional battery keeping the lights, pumps, and other boat functions operational after providing that quick surge. With this in mind, …

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You have tried the other charger types to charge your marine battery. This includes a  and a . Now, you want to see if you can charge your marine battery with a regular charger. But are there any cons to using a regular charger? Is there a step-by-step guide to completing the task? You are …

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Marine batteries generally fall under two broad categories: maintenance-free, and those that require regular maintenance. If you have a battery that requires maintenance, then one of the things you’ll need to do is add water from time to time. But why is this necessary? And how do you do it? Keep reading!  In this article, …

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