carlton
Active member
Be careful Pauline! If you're referring to a metal tape measure, there's a chance the batteries could explode if you short them out with the tape (by accidentally touching the terminals) and that would really ruin your day.
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Be careful Pauline! If you're referring to a metal tape measure, there's a chance the batteries could explode if you short them out with the tape (by accidentally touching the terminals) and that would really ruin your day.
Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
I had forgotten you probably know Nick from PHYC.
Understand why you want second opinion very wise.
Yes he is my brother and sadly we had to sell our boat for the very same reasons you are.
They will look after you I am sure.
I have said it on here now so they better !
James L
Well-known member
Playing Devils advocate here, but if you're going to sell the boat, are you sure you need to replace the batteries, unless they're completely dead, I would try topping up the levels and charging for a few days to see if they're good enough.
Other than that you would be looking at the cheapest replacements you can get.
If they are completely dead, sometimes you can get them charging by putting another good battery in parallel and once the charger sees the voltage, it will try charging the dead one.
I have recharged a couple of batteries in this way, and while they may not be as good as new, they still seem to hold charge ok.
I may be wrong, but I don't think new batteries would change the value much, and if you're getting a good price, then you could offer to change them to seal the deal.
Other than that you would be looking at the cheapest replacements you can get.
If they are completely dead, sometimes you can get them charging by putting another good battery in parallel and once the charger sees the voltage, it will try charging the dead one.
I have recharged a couple of batteries in this way, and while they may not be as good as new, they still seem to hold charge ok.
I may be wrong, but I don't think new batteries would change the value much, and if you're getting a good price, then you could offer to change them to seal the deal.
Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
The flip side is, if they are no longer serviceable and the boat requires a sea trial then the broker or potential owner does not want the hassle or delay of jumping them or waiting for new ones.
You are right it wont change the value but it will make the boat serviceable and therefore more desirable.
You are right it wont change the value but it will make the boat serviceable and therefore more desirable.
James L
Well-known member
oh, yeah, if they're completely gone then they need to be changed.
Nothing gives a bad impression like an engine that doesn't start when you turn the key...
Nothing gives a bad impression like an engine that doesn't start when you turn the key...
MapisM
Well-known member
Care to elaborate further what you did, and the results you got?
I must be missing something, because my understanding of what you suggest is something I wouldn't for the life of me try on my boat... :ambivalence:
James L
Well-known member
I haven't done it on the boat, just on Car batteries and one of the kids toys.
Most battery chargers won't start charging until they see a battery attached, so for a 24 volt battery, it might need to see 16 or 17 volts before it would start charging.
if you have a good battery and attach jump leads to your bad battery, the charger will see the voltage and start charging. Same as if you're jump starting the boat. Once the batteries have charged a bit you can remove the jump leads and leave the battery charging.
All it's really doing is letting the battery charger know it's got something to charge.
Most battery chargers won't start charging until they see a battery attached, so for a 24 volt battery, it might need to see 16 or 17 volts before it would start charging.
if you have a good battery and attach jump leads to your bad battery, the charger will see the voltage and start charging. Same as if you're jump starting the boat. Once the batteries have charged a bit you can remove the jump leads and leave the battery charging.
All it's really doing is letting the battery charger know it's got something to charge.
volvopaul
Well-known member
What boat and how many batteries are there?
Seastoke
Well-known member
if rich es brother is a mate why dont you trust him
Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
I can see why Pauline wants a second opinion and there is no better place to ask than here !
PilotWolf
Well-known member
+1 batteries are not cheap. How do you know you need to replace them rather than just 'service' them. Especially if the boat hasn't been used in a while.
W.
Wavey
Well-known member
You have a PM.
paulineb
Active member
A Riva SuperAmerica 48. I haven't counted them but the boat is all electric.
Flynnbarr
Well-known member
It looks very cool,very retro and very big outa the water!
You're gonna need a few polishing cloths
You're gonna need a few polishing cloths
paulineb
Active member
It looks very cool,very retro and very big outa the water!
You're gonna need a few polishing cloths
I'm getting it professionally cleaned and polished on the outside. The interior cleaning is all mine. No one will clean her to my standards because I love her.
maybh1
Active member
Sweetie - if it would put your mind at ease Richard would be happy to come down and take a look
He organised new batteries for our boat a few years ago
Hugs
May
Xx
He organised new batteries for our boat a few years ago
Hugs
May
Xx
paulineb
Active member
Thank you May. I'm going to get Steve from the chandlery to have a look and tell me which ones need replacing and which need servicing etc. then I can decide what to do.
Please thank your lovely Richard for me xxxxx