Boat Battery Maintenance

Most modern boats require a functioning battery in order to run. Unfortunately, your boat’s battery is one of its more vulnerable parts. That’s why the experts at Clews & Strawbridge have created this guide to boat battery maintenance. 

Clean the Boat Battery

One of the biggest threats to your boat’s battery and its performance is corrosion. In particular, you will need to occasionally clean the posts on your battery with a solution of baking soda and water. Once that’s done, you can apply dielectric grease to the posts. This kind of occasional cleaning can help protect your vessel’s battery against long-term damage. 

Recharge the Battery Regularly 

It’s usually best to keep batteries well charged in order to promote better performance and overall longevity, and a boat’s battery is no different. This usually means recharging your boat’s battery after every trip. However, your owner’s manual may recommend a different charging schedule, so be sure to check it for more information. 

Store the Battery Correctly

Leaving your boat’s battery connected while it is in storage can slowly leach power away from it.  Instead, you should remove the battery, clean it, and fully charge it. You should then store the battery in a dry, temperature-controlled location, recharging it as needed. If you follow all of these steps, your battery should work as well when you take it out of storage as when you first put it away. 

For more information on taking care of your battery or to shop our selection of new and pre-owned boats, check out Clews & Strawbridge online or at our dealership in Frazer, Pennsylvania. We also offer parts ordering, financing, and servicing. We are proud to serve communities like Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania, and we hope to see you soon.