Beautiful Day on the Lake, but...
Dec 3, 2021 14:28:21 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
It was a beautiful day on Grand Lake today with temperatures in the mid 70's. My wife joined me and helped me get the boat ready for a day of fishing. Turned everything on before launching and batteries, oil pressure, and fluid levels showed good on the panel. Got the boat in the water, hit the start button and nothing, the crank battery was completely dead. Got the boat back out of the water and now have it charging. Both of us were pretty bummed, me more than her because I probably should have had it charging since I have not had it in the water for over two weeks. Had the battery kill switch off while not using and the electronic batteries where at 90 percent, so not sure what happened with the crank battery. Live and learn.
Dec 3, 2021 14:55:11 #
Dec 3, 2021 15:23:45 #
I keep my boat batteries on solar charger while not in use just so I don’t have that issue they are very inexpensive just so you know keep positive and keep fishing 🎣 just saying
Dec 3, 2021 15:42:34 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
EasternOZ wrote:
Set of jumper cables in the future?
Yes, they definitely didn't do me any good back home in the garage!
Dec 3, 2021 15:48:24 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
D Tong wrote:
I keep my boat batteries on solar charger while not in use just so I don’t have that issue they are very inexpensive just so you know keep positive and keep fishing 🎣 just saying
Thanks D Tong! I had never thought about a solar charger, and after looking on Amazon, will be on my wish list for Christmas!
Dec 3, 2021 19:07:40 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Set of jumper cables in the future?
I carry jumper cables in my boat. Not just for my benefit but for the benefit of others…🐟on
Dec 3, 2021 19:08:50 #
Apollo wrote:
Yes, they definitely didn't do me any good back home in the garage!
Exactly…
…🐟onDec 4, 2021 08:11:46 #
Frank romero
Loc: Clovis, NM
D Tong wrote:
I keep my boat batteries on solar charger while not in use just so I don’t have that issue they are very inexpensive just so you know keep positive and keep fishing 🎣 just saying
Where did you get the charger? I would like to get one. Thanks for information.
Dec 4, 2021 13:25:59 #
Bigbum
Loc: Washington
Portable Lithium battery jump start. Around $80 on Amazon. Never go out on my 19' without it. We Jumped a V8 Corvette once in a parking lot. The guy couldn't believe it! Hell I couldn't believe it.
Dec 4, 2021 13:46:43 #
Dec 4, 2021 14:28:57 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
Bigbum wrote:
Portable Lithium battery jump start. Around $80 on Amazon. Never go out on my 19' without it. We Jumped a V8 Corvette once in a parking lot. The guy couldn't believe it! Hell I couldn't believe it.
Thanks Bigbum! That is another excellent option for me to add to the Christmas wish list.
Dec 4, 2021 16:52:13 #
Frank romero wrote:
Where did you get the charger? I would like to get one. Thanks for information.
I have a small solar panel from Harbor Freight on the shelter that I park my boat under. I have to remember to plug it in to the connector that I wired into the boat, but it keeps the battery charged and it can't make enough energy to do the battery any harm.
Here's the one that I have: https://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-62449.html
Dec 4, 2021 17:28:03 #
Happened to me not that long ago. Battery was OK - thumb screw connection not so good. Shame on me.
Dec 4, 2021 17:52:11 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
Barnacles wrote:
I have a small solar panel from Harbor Freight on the shelter that I park my boat under. I have to remember to plug it in to the connector that I wired into the boat, but it keeps the battery charged and it can't make enough energy to do the battery any harm.
Here's the one that I have: https://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-62449.html
Here's the one that I have: https://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-62449.html
Thanks Barnacles! I will definitely look into solar panels. Seems to be a simple solution to avoid messing up a good day of fishing.
Dec 4, 2021 18:12:00 #
Apollo
Loc: Grand Lake, Ok
OK John wrote:
Happened to me not that long ago. Battery was OK - thumb screw connection not so good. Shame on me.
Hi John, good to hear from you! I checked the connections yesterday and everything seemed tight. The crank battery was at 100 percent a little over two weeks ago, so a little confused as to why it was completely dead since it is less than a year old and the other batteries for the electronics were good. Fishing for LM is still good on Grand, though nothing big. Lots in the two to three pound range using a green pumpkin (plain, red flake, green flake, combination of red and green) 5" senko. Take care and hope we can catch up the next time you are out here.
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