We took delivery of a 2020 SPX 230 OB a few months ago and sadly it will be time to store it soon. I have a climate controlled storage unit I keep around 50-55 degrees. My question is should I keep the on board charger plugged in all winter or would you throw it on for a few days each month? Curious on what others do with this setup. Thanks
On Board Battery Charger - Winter Storage
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Wylie_Tunes
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If its a multi-stage smart charger, its designed to be plugged up and left. Store boat with main switches off, and the charger will do its thing.
Captn TJ
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I'd double check with your marina/storage facility. Ours (indoor heated storage) has a policy of disconnecting all batteries. They do it as a routine procedure when they put the boats inside.
I've always made sure that they were fully charged before going inside and have never had a problem even with older batteries.
paulswagelock
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I assume you have the promariner prosport charger? It can be left plugged in.
JimG
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I'm not in heated storage, but I leave my charger on all winter.
Correct. Not sure which model yet but that is the brand.
MonacoMike
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Just leave it on and your batteries will be great.
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