Winter storage questions

[llhowj]

1. Is it ok to store my 2025 R-27OB on the hard without a power connection here in the San Juan Islands? The yard disconnects the batteries for the winter leaving them in place and I'm just not sure if that is going to damage any of my batteries.

2. They also offer shrink wrapping. Given no power to run heaters or dehumidifiers, what do you think of this option? (They put dessicant bags in the boat and change them monthly). Would you wrap or leave open?

3. They winterize the water systems

Thanks

 

[Jared Dunning]

Do you have lithium house batteries?

 

[llhowj]

Yes. Sorry, thought that was a given on a 2025.

 

[Jared Dunning]

Most of them, yes. For lithium batteries, you can disconnect them for storage, but don’t fully charge them beforehand. They should be stored at about 50–80% charge. The engine and thruster batteries will need to be fully charged before storage, as they don’t hold up well if left unattended without a charger. As for wrapping the boat, that really comes down to personal preference.