My boat battery is flat as i left it on accidentally how could i charge the battery.?

Question

i was planning to go out today but found the battery is flat so i was wondering if i could jump it or will i have to get a new one.

Answer 1

You may be able to jump it off your car/truck. If possible charge it on a battery charger, be sure to loosen the cell caps, add distilled water if necessary. Do not have the battery sitting on cement while charging, have it on a piece of lumber to keep it up off the floor. Have fun.

Answer 2

You are kidding, aren`t you?

Answer 3

maplin sell a solar power  tricle charger  that connects straight on to the terminals when not in use they start from £25

Answer 4

Better that you take the battery to an auto shop and have it tested and make certain that it is ok, and they can charge it for you. If there is an Advance Auto Parts store, they will do it for free.

It is better to find out on land that your battery is bad than finding out when you are afloat 20 miles from anywhere.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 5

Get a battery charger and charge the battery overnight.  Less expensive, usually, than buying a new battery.