Posted by MG56 on 10/14/14 - 8:00 AM
#5
Jay Fitz wrote:
Thanks Joe and Phil.
Still curious if the level of battery charge makes a difference in how quickly the engine turns over? I have always thought that the fuel/carb system was more integral in the turning over process. As long as the battery was "good" (and the starter) that's all it needed to do, produce enough power/spark to click it over. I'm no engine guy, just basic knowledge...obviously. ;)
You should have done a low long full charge, which will really fully charge the battery. Marine batteries aren't like car batteries, nor are boat charging systems.
Regardless, that battery is at the end of it's useful life on a boat. It would be fine on a tractor or something you don't mind jump starting.