Skip to content

High and Dry Storage and Battery Charging

Featured Replies

I'm looking at a high and dry in the Tampa Bay area to store my boat.  This may not be the best forum for this question, but it's the only one I use...

 

Any one have experience with these and thoughts on keeping my battery charged for my electronics?  They obviously won't have a hook up while it's in the rack in the warehouse....

  • Super User

Remove the battery/batteries and keep them on a battery tender. I’m assuming if it’s in storage it will be awhile.

  • Author
4 minutes ago, GaryH said:

Remove the battery/batteries and keep them on a battery tender. I’m assuming if it’s in storage it will be awhile.

 

Duh, good idea.  

 

These marina storage facilities are for using your boat regularly, but you get to avoid boat ramps and you're kept under cover instead of in the water and exposed.  You show up and they launch for you.  (Apologies if you already knew this).

  • Super User

If there is sunshine access, then you might be able to use a solar charger to keep the main cranking battery topped up.  If not, a circuit disconnect switch would keep the drain to a minimum and if you're not leaving it for months at a time it should be enough to start it up when they launch it.  I'd keep trolling batteries topped up at home and drop them in when you get there.

  • Author
1 hour ago, casts_by_fly said:

If there is sunshine access, then you might be able to use a solar charger to keep the main cranking battery topped up.  If not, a circuit disconnect switch would keep the drain to a minimum and if you're not leaving it for months at a time it should be enough to start it up when they launch it.  I'd keep trolling batteries topped up at home and drop them in when you get there.

 

Trolling motor is my main concern, so I think this will be my plan.

 

Thanks for the input!

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.