I've got an 85AH Deep Cycle (whatever that means) battery to power a small
55 ft/lb outboard.The fishing season on the local lakes finishes in 3 weeks. I know I need to discharge or cycle the battery overwinter to keep it in good nick.
No instructions came with the battery as to whether it should be :-
Fully or partly discharged and charged? What intervals?
The battery will last an hour - attached to the club boats. Overwinter I could attach motor to workbench and discharge battery for an hour say, once a month. But I'm a bit concerned about wear and tear on working parts, in particular to the propeller bearing which will be running dry.
I could attach a 50W Inspection lamp for a day (or two?) but if anyone has an alterative idea - it'll be much appreciated. TIA.