Quote Originally Posted by riverrunner1984 View Post
I have heard the Optimas require more maintenance. For instance, when I am getting ready to store my boat, would I need to disconnect the batteries and hook them up to a "tender" in order for them to last 3+ years?

Is this process required of most marine batteries?
There is an easy way around that, install a Perco switch, and have the tender wired directly to the batteries. When time to store, turn the batteries off and plug the tender into an outlet.