Amazed by lithium batteries

[Kevin22]

I'm sure I would love them as well. If I knew unequivocally that the lithium batteries would not damage motor or electrical systems, I would buy today. Not sure why Mercury would mislead you over a battery. I don't know if they are in the battery business or not. They also issued a bulletin in regard to using this type of battery. Mercury has great customer service so I will query them again today and advise. I appreciate all the responses, thanks.

Simply put, because merc doesnt own a battery company yet. As soon as they own one you will see all past mercury motors magically work with only their battery, or so they will claim.

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[Kevin22]

Been looking just haven't yet. I can't justify the cost in my head just to say I had 70% of my batteries left at the end of the day.

The weight loss might be good but actually heard the way bass boats are set up when you loose weight in the rear you actually loose speed, not that I need that either.

I will check with him but most likely wait until my current ones or gone. Thanks again!

3,000 charge cycle lifespan is what got me. Im tired of buying new batteries every 5 years when i only went out 30 times a year. Plus, have you seen the price of lead acid and agm batteries this year?? Wow! Lead acid deep cycle interstate are $200 each, good AGM are pushing $400ea... I paid $350ea for my lithium.

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[blueball]

Been looking just haven't yet. I can't justify the cost in my head just to say I had 70% of my batteries left at the end of the day.

The weight loss might be good but actually heard the way bass boats are set up when you loose weight in the rear you actually loose speed, not that I need that either.

I will check with him but most likely wait until my current ones or gone. Thanks again!

Performance fishing electronics has good prices everday no discount needed.He sells the ionic,amped and monster marine lithium batteries.Most buy the ionics ,robert carlise,tommy ezell,garmin guru and mark williams all use ionic.Over on bassboat central there a bunch of reviews on ionic for anyone thats looking into buying lithium.

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[tlefire]

As of 12/23/2022, Mercury has issued Service Bulletin 2022-19 and Racing Bulletin 2022-21 stating that the listed engines will be permitted to use a Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery that is designed for engine cranking, as long as it meets the listed specifications:

-2.1L 75-115hp Fourstroke, ProXS and SeaPro Models
-3.0L 150hp Fourstroke, ProXS and SeaPro
-4.6L V8 and 3.4L V6 175-300hp Fourstroke, ProXS, SeaPro and Verado Models
-2.6L L6 200-400 Pro and Verado Models
-7.6L V12 500-600hp SeaPro and Verado Models.
-ALL MERCURY RACING OUTBOARD ENGINE MODELS (Current Production)
-NO other engines approved at this time.

Minimum Specs Required:

-Chemistry/Format: Lithium IRON Phosphate designed for MARINE CRANKING USE.
-Minimum Cranking Amps: 800A for 8 second minimum @ 20 Degrees F
-Peak Charge Acceptance: 165A at 20-130 degrees F for one minute
-Max Charge Alternator Size: 150A at 20-130 degrees F
-Max Charge Voltage/Alternator Output: 14.8V
-Reserve Capacity (RC25 @ 80F): 135 Minutes
-Ingress Protection (IP rating): IP67 or greater.

Cautions that use at temperatures below 32F may require additional equipment such as a battery heater.

Bulletin also lists a Relion Battery that has been evaluated and meets the above requirements: RB100-HP.

Lithium Marine Battery Dual Purpose | RELiON

[Slab]

Performance fishing electronics has good prices everday no discount needed.He sells the ionic,amped and monster marine lithium batteries.Most buy the ionics ,robert carlise,tommy ezell,garmin guru and mark williams all use ionic.Over on bassboat central there a bunch of reviews on ionic for anyone thats looking into buying lithium.

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No problem, buy from who you wanna buy from, but like I always say, support those that support us. Impulse is a site sponsor.

Plus you can pm Impulse Lithium right here on crappie.com with questions or support.

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[speckfinder]

Simply put, because merc doesnt own a battery company yet. As soon as they own one you will see all past mercury motors magically work with only their battery, or so they will claim.

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Brunswick, Mercury's parent company, owns Relion Battery

[blueball]

No problem, buy from who you wanna buy from, but like I always say, support those that support us. Impulse is a site sponsor.

Plus you can pm Impulse Lithium right here on crappie.com with questions or support.

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I own both ionic and impulse lithium batteries.First i bought a 125ah and 3 50ah ionics cause i thought i probally wouldnt pull cranks anymore.Then i changed my mind about pulling cranks and added a 36volt 40ah impulse lithium because it was onsale and the size of the impulse fit perfectly in my bilge area.I need to do some reviews of both and there apps when i get time.Yep i agree buy from a site sponsor forsure,but nothing wrong with checking both brands out and deciding whats right for your situation.Heres a pic ,you can see my ionic and impulse batteries.You can also see the anderson quick connect plugs,thats how i switch setups on the water.

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[Kevin22]

Brunswick, Mercury's parent company, owns Relion Battery

Welp, there we go!

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[Tenn Tux]

Just received this response from Mercury. "When it comes to your engine Mercury Marine would not suggest the use of a Lithium-Ion battery. When it comes to our newer 4 stroke engines that are 2.1L and 75hp and up, does have the option to run a Lithium-Ion battery if a customer should choose to do so." By the way, mine is a 2006 225 Opti-Max.

[blueball]

Just received this response from Mercury. "When it comes to your engine Mercury Marine would not suggest the use of a Lithium-Ion battery. When it comes to our newer 4 stroke engines that are 2.1L and 75hp and up, does have the option to run a Lithium-Ion battery if a customer should choose to do so." By the way, mine is a 2006 225 Opti-Max.

Lots of guys are running the ionic and impulse lithium start batteries on there optimaxes without a problem.Some over at bassboatcentral have probally been using the ionics on the optimax for 3/4yrs trouble free.

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