Blazer 650 PRO /Nizpro SC SHO
Yeah. Lithium pro told me they had guys running them with the 4 stroke with no problem back in October. I went with Relion's 100-HP. Turns over great every time and at the end of each day. I have 80+% left
Can someone clarify what will happen if there is an engine problem or electrical problem of some sort and Mercury refuses warranty because of running a Lithium battery on motor? This is my main concern - don't want to void the warranty with Mercury...
Blazer 650 PRO /Nizpro SC SHO
I spoke with Mike Bergstom at RELiON to see if there was any issue with using my 2015 RB100 battery. I was told it would work completely fine! This will be the 3rd boat for RELiONs. I love these batteries.
Guys- Engine specifications REQUIRE an AGM battery for the V6 and V8 Fourstroke Models. Doesn't matter "who" tells you something else will work- if it's not approved by the engine Manufacturer, don't be surprised when you end up on the short end of a problem, with a bill sitting in front of you.
That's the short of it.
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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KVD is running lithium pros on his 4 stroke. Thought that was interesting
in his free boat. lol
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Pretty high probability that Merc didn't have much to do with that battery install/choice. Dealers or Boat Builders rig the engines.
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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2019 721 ProXs 4S 250
2B599739
Page 12 on my V6/V8 Fourstroke CMS installation manual. "IMPORTANT: This engine requires a 12-volt absorbed glass mat (AGM) marine starting battery that meets the minimum ratings"
2019 721 ProXs 4S 250
2B599739
Last edited by 5keepers2; 01-26-2019 at 11:31 AM.
Probably not a lot of mystery to the "why"- likely either:
- Did not know
- Did it anyway.
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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KVD didn't do squat. That boat is a sponsorship tool that he runs for free. Including the batteries.
The sooner folks put these sticker boat guys in the
"salesman that fish category" the less anyone will put any validity in what they use or say.
Do you guys think that dealerships on a new boat are putting in a starting battery of at least 975 CCA for this motor? Just wondering. And if it’s say only 800 CCA but it has 1190 cranking amps (Interstate 31 series) is this just not going to have the power to last the entire day. Should you ask the dealership to switch it out?
If it doesn't come from the boat OEM the dealer is putting in the bare minimum unless you tell them otherwise
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).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
Reading all of the comments above, I am now planning to go with the big Northstar 12v AGM for crank and electronics & 3 x Relion 100ah 12v for the TM. A 4 bank MK charger. 300 Merc V8 Verado - Blackjack 256 Coastal. April delivery.