John,
I have to agree with David....my Group 24 deep cycle batteries have
never left the boat since I bought them in 2009...check the electrolyte
specific gravity and fluid levels in the Fall during layup....give them
a full charge, disconnect all the terminals and they stay on board all
winter....the lower temperature the slower the discharge rate and if
your specific gravity level is O.K., they will not fereeze.....Spring,
they are 12.4 to 12.5awaiting a full charge...why would you take them home?
And if you visit your boat over the off season, give them a short boost
but no real need.
As for solar panels in the winter....no experience so no advice....but
why have them out in the weather when there is no real need unless you
are running something off your batteries in the off season?
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - #277
Halifax, N.S.
On 10/28/2020 7:39 PM, JohnKelly Cuthbertson wrote:
Is it okay if I leave the solar panels up and hooked to batteries on the boat
over the winter in Ottawa where it gets cold !
Or should I disconnect the system and store the battery inside the house ?
JK
Motion Designs Limited
647 990 7752
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