Taking the Verado plunge...300's vs. 350's

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04-06-2021 | 08:32 PM

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WARPARTY36

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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.

04-07-2021 | 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

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

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

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.

04-07-2021 | 06:25 AM

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thnx for the info.

04-08-2021 | 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mbam

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