Dead battery? wonk wonk

[bradleyheathhays]

Hey everybody. I've got a '91 Hunter 27 sailboat that wasn't used much last summer, not at all this past winter, and only twice this summer. Went down there last week to do some maintenance and the battery switch and meter reads no current at all on one of the two batteries. I guess this means the battery is a gonner.

What could this possibly be besides the battery and how could I check it?

Also, I'd like to have the replacement battery with me the next time I go down, but I have no idea what kind of battery to look for other than a marine battery. I know the size and the dang weight of the ones in the now but other than that I know nothing about them.

What kind / amp / voltage? battery should I look for to replace it?

Thanks

 

[Dave LeGear]

What group size battery does it now have? I would match that as long as it (now) fits secure in the present battery box / tray.

As far as Batteries and the only one that can be shipped right to you door since they are a dry cell unit, I would put a Odyssey Battery in it since they are so rugged and do not suffer from setting uncharged as much as other types. Here are some links for you:

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Are your Batteries Ready?

I live where it is warm basically 340 days out of the year :) Be that as it may, even I do not get to spend as much time on the boat as I would like... Worse yet, my boat will set for weeks on end (bummer) and not get used just like many of you. So, when I take off the cover I put a lot of...

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Hope this helps?