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  • pokesgrad02
    • Aug 2012
    • 170

    • Lenexa

    • 2018 SAN 230

    Battery maintainers

    Anyone use them over the winter when storing and have access to 12v? Had a lake neighbor swearing by them. Can't say I have had battery issues as mine have always lasted 4-5 years which I thought was acceptable. Thoughts?
  • scottb7
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 2198

    • Carson City, Nevada

    • 2014 G21 (Current) 2008 SANTE 210

    #2
    I take my batteries out and leave in my garage over the long minnesota off season. I don't have them on a maintainer but charge them like once a month. Probably both a maintainer and what i do are not necessary. Plenty of people just leave them alone and just charge once in the beginning of the season and have no problems...just my 2 cents.

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    • JoeA
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Jun 2014
      • 808

      • Chickamauga Lake TN

      • 2015 G23 550

      #3
      Yes, I do use one and believe they are worth the effort and money. Batteries are expensive so I figure why not use one and keep the battery in good shape while it sits all Winter long.
      2015 G23 550
      2013 Malibu 22MXZ

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      • Jonny Quest
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • Aug 2014
        • 380

        • Salt Lake City, Utah via Texas

        • 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited with ZR6 Engine

        #4
        Make sure that the charger is a true "tender" and not just a trickle charger. The Battery Tender Plus is a good unit. You can leave that unit on 24/7. Like the others have stated, I prefer to remove my battery during the winter and keep it inside my garage. I hit it with the Battery Tender Plus every month or so.

        JQ

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        • swankster
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Aug 2010
          • 1052

          • DFW, TX

          • 2013 G23 450 2025 G23 Centennial Edition

          #5
          If you don't have power where you store your boat you can buy a 5w solar panel for about $50 and Battery Tender's solar controller for $20.
          2013 G23 450 with NSS (175hrs) and still have the original prop
          2010 SANTE 230 343 (280hrs)
          pre 2010 - various open bow boats and jet skis

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