My boat decided not to go

[easy45]

I was planning on pulling my boat up to Dale Hollow today and doing some fishing, well first I knew my trolling battery was bad so I bought a new one, then somehow, I'm not sure how, the cranking battery was bad so I replaced it, then I went to pump some gas to the motor and the bulb was leaking, so I replaced that, then after all that I find out the ignition module is bad, I'm waving the white flag, we will rent a boat to use Saturday up there.


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[Mudbone]

Dang it man!!
Good luck!

 

[fairchaser]

Boats are always rode hard and put up wet. A big hole you put money in! I should know, I have two.

 

[easy45]

Boats are always rode hard and put up wet. A big hole you put money in! I should know, I have two.

Yea but when it's working I get a lot of enjoyment out of.

 

[catman529]

Got to love boat problems. Sorry it all happened right before your trip. Good luck out there


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[SilverFox]

Pulled mine out this afternoon to replace some marker lights on the trailer. Went to raise the motor and the starting battery is hammer dead. It's not 2 years old yet.

I used it in February...

 

[fairchaser]

Pulled mine out this afternoon to replace some marker lights on the trailer. Went to raise the motor and the starting battery is hammer dead. It's not 2 years old yet.

I used it in February...

I'm fluxed about the best method to keep batteries alive for the longest. Seems like a trickle charger year round is better than unplugging them completely. Suggestions?

 

[SilverFox]

I think the beating and banging they take hurts them. If I have to replace it I'm going with the 3 year free replacement from Advance Auto. At least I know it'll be with me for 3 years. LOL

I was in my boat last weekend moving tackle. I hope I left something on and it'll recharge.

 

[Zulu]

My kids say that "Dad's hobby is working on his boat; oh yeah, and sometimes he goes fishing :lol: "

 

[7mm08]

BOAT. Bring Out Another Thousand

 

[MickThompson]

Probably for the best. The wind + cold front would have made for a miserable day on the lake.

 

[chunkandwind]

Pulled mine out this afternoon to replace some marker lights on the trailer. Went to raise the motor and the starting battery is hammer dead. It's not 2 years old yet.

I used it in February...

I'm fluxed about the best method to keep batteries alive for the longest. Seems like a trickle charger year round is better than unplugging them completely. Suggestions?

From everything I've ever been told or read about batteries a good charger with the trickle function is best. My batteries are always on charge if I'm not fishing.

 

[RUGER]

I have about decided the best bet is to buy them at walmart.
After a couple years you take them back and get another one for free or for a very small cost.

 

[Paul Burns]

Agree with Ruger --their best yellow battery has a 3 yr. free replacement warranty and 5 year prorated..Funny how fast 3 years pass. They are good batteries for me , the ones in my truck have been going strong for over six years. (Big Yellow Maxx)