[Rhodes22-list] Charging Question

[David Craft]

We purchased our boat last year with a dead battery and no motor.  We added
the Tohatsu Sailpro 6 hp which has an alternator.  We wired it to a new
battery and off we go.  We motor a little here and there depending on the
weather.  How much charge am I keeping on the battery with a little
motoring?  I have a plug charger and plan on taking the battery out in
winter to store and charge back up.  I have also read do not let the
battery get past half it's capacity?  I am no electrician here............

I have read get a volt meter and as long as you have 12-13 volts you are in
good shape.  We only run instruments, lights, a radio, cell charger, small
fan, and water pump.

Thoughts?

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Regards,

David B. Craft
Greensboro, NC