Question batteries in or batteries out

[Capt. Debbie]

Doing that also will half the life of your built in charger running from November to May. I might add a very expensive built in marine charger too.

You could do that. But the likely extra cost worth the ease?

Originally Posted by sea hunt bob

I have a charging system on my boat I have a starter battery an a house battery should I take them out for the winter I usually just keep them plugged in and charging through the winter.:confused.

[sea hunt bob]

OK just want to thank everybody for the input I am definitely going to take them out and put them in the garage I appreciate all the help.
Thank you again and Merry Christmas to all

[catsmeow]

Took mine out every year and the left them in. Failed on remembering to charge them. Learnex the hard way. No charge battery freezes. Cracked the case of a one year battery. Needless to say both batteries sitting on 2 x 4 s on me cellar floor.u

[waynedane]

I've always left them in, monthly charge no problems.

[pcheesesteak]

Here's my setup.