Batterys/Battery Trays

[BigNiner19]

Two questions here.

I am in the middle of restoring yet another boat (171 1982 Mako Angler Edition). When I bought the boat, the guy I purchased it from had just put a brand new Everstart Marine Maxx 29 battery in the boat. It looks like a "dual purpose" battery as it states it can handle starting and deep cycle. Does anyone use these batteries at all and have a battery tray that fits them? They are not a Group 24 and not a Group 27 so I'm not sure what battery tray will fit perfectly?

Also, and perhaps more importantly, while I'm taking the time to work on the Mako...obviously this battery will just be sitting. When I took the battery out, I filled it with distilled water and then gave it a real long charge (as it seemed like it took forever to charge). But it did take a nice charge. Right now I just have it stored on my wooden work bench. My question is, should I continue charging the battery every few weeks or so, or just let it sit? Obviously it will not be getting any power drawn from it, as its not hooked to anything.

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Batterys/Battery Trays

you need to maintain the battery, google battery box, they do make a box for them.

 

[BigNiner19]

Re: Batterys/Battery Trays

TD,

Would it be smart to somehow drain the battery a little, and then charge it back up...or is simply just hooking it up to the charger every other week or something suffice?

I googled battery box, but didnt come across something specifically for the battery I mentioned. I think I found a box that is made for a Group 31 that might fit? I can't imagine it being to large that there would be a bunch of play when strapped down.

Cory

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Batterys/Battery Trays

most of the bigger boxes, have a divider in them that you can move, for smaller batteries.