i have an 8 foot porta-bote which does not have a level floor. This means my battery will always be sitting at a slight angle. will a standard deep cycle lead acid marine battery (to power my trolling motor) leak easily? Or should i replace it with an AGM or gel type?
thanks for any thoughts.
2007-07-25 18:32:50 · 5 answers · asked by ofplon 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
A maintenance free battery But battery's don't like to be on angles as it leaves the plates exposed.Leading to short life span. Try an put a wedge under the low side to level the bat.
2007-07-26 02:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd use an AGM. "Wet Cell" batteries should never be used in boats, especially small ones since if you capsize or heel much, you'll spill battery acid. AGMs are lead-acid, but sealed and stabilized, so even if you don't have a good base for the battery it won't affect it. Also, Gels are more sensitive to charging voltages than AGMs and the gel matrix is more susceptible to damage.
2007-07-26 03:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by The Capn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you secure the battery in a marine battery box ???? It's the proper way to secure your battery in a boat.
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Large_Sea_Sense_Battery_Box_For_27_Series&r=view&i=21529L&aID=
2007-07-25 21:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
they claim the new 6 pack batteries will never leak.
2007-07-25 18:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by lschleichardt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't think you have to worry, as long as the boat is upright.
2007-07-25 18:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋