Boating NZ

IT’S REALLY VERY HARD TO PUSH-START A BOAT

“The start of the boating season is always a super-busy time for us,” says AES owner Ray Chilcott. “Boats have lain dormant over winter and while their batteries might appear fully charged, the other components in the ‘start-up equation’ probably haven’t received any TLC.

“Electrical components don’t enjoy the marine environment and can

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