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<blockquote data-quote="Ristorapper" data-source="post: 321421" data-attributes="member: 810">Slappy stated:&nbsp; Everyone I know that has had problems with interstate batteries in the boat don't charge them immediately after using. The first thing you should do after parking the rig is plug it in every time. If you discharge deep cycles and wait days or weeks to recharge, don't blame the battery for short lifespan.&quot;1000% agree.&nbsp; I had a pair (24 volt system) of AC Delcos last 7 years on two different occasions while i kept my boat over 14 years from '97-2011. (shit; celebrating 10 years without a boat).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I religiously plugged the charger in as soon as I got the boat backed into its parking spot.&nbsp; I also religiously topped off the batteries (charge and fluid) at the end of the season and never touched them (above freezing storage in a garage) until spring (disconnect negative terminal on all batteries).&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintenance is key with any battery that you discharge/charge.&nbsp; Stay on top of it.&nbsp; EVEN before you grab a beer, plug 'em in boys!!&nbsp; YOU WILL see a difference.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ristorapper, post: 321421, member: 810"] Slappy stated: [COLOR=#333333]Everyone I know that has had problems with interstate batteries in the boat don't charge them immediately after using. The first thing you should do after parking the rig is plug it in every time. If you discharge deep cycles and wait days or weeks to recharge, don't blame the battery for short lifespan." 1000% agree. I had a pair (24 volt system) of AC Delcos last 7 years on two different occasions while i kept my boat over 14 years from '97-2011. (shit; celebrating 10 years without a boat). I religiously plugged the charger in as soon as I got the boat backed into its parking spot. I also religiously topped off the batteries (charge and fluid) at the end of the season and never touched them (above freezing storage in a garage) until spring (disconnect negative terminal on all batteries). Maintenance is key with any battery that you discharge/charge. Stay on top of it. EVEN before you grab a beer, plug 'em in boys!! YOU WILL see a difference.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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