Is anyone using lithium batteries to start them with?
Is anyone using lithium batteries to start them with?
2021 Phoenix 21PHX
Directly above your thread is the FAQ where you can find the answer you're looking for, along with a thread near the bottom of the first page where someone asked the same question. I do believe this has been covered numerous times.
'99 Cobra 201D
Merc 250 Pro Xs 4 stroke
This^^^^ Refer to the Mercury owners manual for battery specs.Originally Posted by Ryno 615
Directly above your thread is the FAQ where you can find the answer you're looking for, along with a thread near the bottom of the first page where someone asked the same question. I do believe this has been covered numerous times.
Sorry for inconvenience.Directly above your thread is the FAQ where you can find the answer you're looking for, along with a thread near the bottom of the first page where someone asked the same question. I do believe this has been covered numerous times.
2021 Phoenix 21PHX
No problem- just a topic that's been beat to death, resurrected, and beaten again several times over.
The short answer is: No. Engine/Battery specifications require an AGM battery, 975+ CCA for a fishing application.
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I just bought a 300R and the book for it calls for 800 CCA for US SAE and 975 international.
975 minimim cranking amps if you have electronics
One instance where bigger IS better.
This is one instance where I'm gonna disagree with every copy of the owner's manual and/or service manual. Your above quote isn't quite what the manual states, BTW. If you go back and read it carefully, then start looking for a battery that meets both specifications... you'll quickly find why.
Stick with the SAE Rating of a MINIMUM 975 CCA in an AGM battery.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Actually I quoted it quite accurately.
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Actually you didn't quote it correctly. The book shows 800 MCA, and 975 CCA. Marine Cranking Apps are not the same as Cold Cranking Amps.
'99 Cobra 201D
Merc 250 Pro Xs 4 stroke
800 MCA = 616 CCA so even lower requirement for US SAE.
I'm running a PM1 with 1150 CCA so I should be good.
Sears quit selling PM1s 8 years ago. Mine normally died at the 6 year mark.
See the "Batteries" post in the FAQ Section for information on suitable batteries.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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