⚠️ IMPORTANT BAIT BOAT & BATTERY SAFETY WARNING ⚠️
These photos are a very important reminder to every bait boat owner.
🔥 This bait boat caught fire while it was simply sitting in storage. The cause was a lithium battery failure.
And this is something every bait boat angler needs to understand:
👉 It doesn’t matter what brand of bait boat you own.
👉 It doesn’t matter how expensive the boat is.
👉 A lithium battery is still a lithium battery.
A bait boat can have the best electronics, the best motors and the best waterproofing available — but if the battery is neglected, damaged, incorrectly charged or stored incorrectly, it can become a serious fire risk.
Lithium batteries contain a huge amount of stored energy, and battery failures can result in overheating, venting and fire.
🛥️ BAIT BOAT STORAGE CHECKLIST
If you’re putting your bait boat away for a few weeks or months, take the time to do the following:
✅ REMOVE THE BATTERIES
If the boat is going into longer-term storage, remove the batteries where the boat’s design allows it.
✅ STORE BATTERIES SAFELY
Keep batteries in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources and anything easily combustible.
✅ DON’T STORE BATTERIES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER
Keep individual batteries separated so that a problem with one battery doesn’t unnecessarily put another battery at risk.
✅ CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
Before storing, inspect the battery for:
* Swelling
* Damage or dents
* Cracks
* Damaged wiring or connectors
* Unusual smells
* Excessive heat
* Any other change from its normal condition
If a battery looks, smells or behaves abnormally, don’t continue using or charging it.
✅ STORE AT THE CORRECT CHARGE LEVEL
Don’t simply charge a battery to 100% and leave it sitting for months. Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommended storage charge level and storage procedure.
✅ USE THE CORRECT CHARGER
Always use the charger specified for that particular battery chemistry and battery configuration. Don’t mix chargers and batteries simply because the plugs fit.
✅ CHECK YOUR CONNECTIONS
Inspect plugs, leads and connectors for damage, corrosion, loose connections or signs of overheating.
✅ KEEP THE BAIT BOAT DRY
Before storage, make sure there is no water or moisture left inside the hull.
Pay particular attention to:
* Battery compartments
* Electronics
* Connectors
* Wiring
* Switches
* Motor areas
💧 Moisture + electronics + time = problems.
✅ ALLOW THE BOAT TO BREATHE
Don’t seal a damp bait boat up airtight for months.
Make sure the boat is properly dry before storage and allow appropriate ventilation so trapped moisture and condensation can escape.
✅ DON’T STORE A WET BOAT WITH THE BATTERY INSTALLED
If you’ve been fishing in rain, spray or wet conditions, give the boat time to dry properly before putting it away.
✅ CHECK IT PERIODICALLY
Long-term storage doesn’t mean “forget about it.”
Every so often, inspect the boat and batteries for moisture, corrosion, swelling, damage or anything unusual.
🔥 ONE MORE VERY IMPORTANT POINT
Never ignore a battery that has changed appearance, become unusually hot, started swelling, leaked, produced an unusual smell or otherwise appears damaged.
Lithium batteries can contain significant stored energy even when they’re not connected to a boat. Damaged batteries should be treated as a safety issue and handled according to the battery manufacturer’s guidance.
🎣 LOOK AFTER YOUR EQUIPMENT
We spend a lot of money on our fishing equipment, and a bait boat is no different.
Your bait boat isn’t just something you put away after fishing. It needs basic maintenance and care.
A few minutes spent checking your boat and batteries before putting them into storage could prevent a very serious incident.
This isn’t about one particular bait boat brand.
It’s about BATTERY SAFETY…
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