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Not sure about everyone else with an opinion, but David Wade is about as good as it gets on Mercury outboard knowledge and expertise.

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Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 4784643)

If you wear out the acid batteries prematurely as you say and the alternator has to try and recharge the burnt out batteries then the alternator will wear out prematurely too correct?

If that’s how you want to look at it. AGM batteries are required due to the DTS system, not the alternators.

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Originally Posted by engineermike (Post 4784710)

Mercury recommends the AGM batteries for both the Verado L6 and new V8 so it’s a moot point.

The V6s and V8s, no matter if they’re mechanical or DTS controls, all use the same electronic throttle bodies and shift actuators so AGM batteries are required.

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Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 4784745)

Not sure about everyone else with an opinion, but David Wade is about as good as it gets on Mercury outboard knowledge and expertise.

Thanks Bubba! Hope y’all are doing well.

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Originally Posted by Mbam (Post 4783795)

Me I would go with the 300's on that boat. I think in the long run you will be better off.

Not sure if your dealer mentioned it but today is the last day for a Mercury factory rebate. $1000 on the 300, $1250 on the 350

mark, what is the current price for a pair of the plain Jane 300V8s? Thanks