Before You Park the Boat: Electric Outboard Winter Prep
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Putting the boat away for winter? An electric outboard makes that chore a little easier, but the motor and battery still need some attention before you forget about them until spring.
The folks at EMO Electric put together a useful guide covering everything from a freshwater rinse and anode check to battery charge levels and storage temperatures, with recommendations for specific motors. They get very detailed speciffically on state of charge, battery health, self-discharge, ghost drain and deep discharge.
A little homework now could save you a VERY expensive headache later. Read EMO Electric’s guide to preparing your electric outboard for winter.