Battery question

[DBamaC]

Im getting a late start on boating this year. I pulled my boat out of storage in early April hoping to get out, but life kept throwing curve balls. When I pulled it out, I installed the battery that had lived on a Genius battery charger all winter on a shelf in my garage. Since then it's been sitting installed in the boat in the driveway with the main switch off.

I'm finally am heading out Saturday. In getting a few things ready tonight I decided to put it back on the charger until I leave Saturday. The charger inducated that I'm below 50%. It's the original battery so it's 3-4 years old. Should I pick up a new one tomorrow? I always take along my little jump bag, but I don't want any headaches the first weekend out.

Thanks!

 

[Julian]

I'd pull the battery and take it to an auto parts store where they can run a test on it and see if it is good. That way you can make an informed decision on if it is in need of replacing.

 

[tdonoughue]

Also check the water level in the battery. Water has a way of evaporating...

 

[DBamaC]

Had it tested...and it failed. Glad I got it replaced instead of it ruining my day today!