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There are some things you can do to properly maintain your battery. Keep the liquid levels up to the proper level. Clean the top with a solution of baking soda and water and then rinse with clean water. Wire brush the posts and then coat with a layer of vaseline. Don’t leave the battery out in wet or freezing envirements. Store indoors off the ground when not in use. Cycle the battery with a load periodicaly, and recharge. Use a float charger between uses. Charge the battery after use instead of letting it sit in a discharged state when the boating season ends. Maybe others could add to this list. Sometimes batteries last only for a short duration.