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    Mercruiser 8.2 w/Cats & Closed Cooling Question

    The Merc is half cooled, so it is sea water heading through the exhaust and cats as you describe. The exhaust in saltwater is a 5 year ish replacement expense, just part of ownership. The cats appear to last a bit longer, but could need replaced as well. Freshwater the stuff lasts 15 plus years...
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    1973 Glastron V162 Futura

    That is a time capsule. Very nice.
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    battery chargers

    There is a reason those are low cost compared to others. Time to replace it.
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    B3 vs B1 for twin on 30' bow rider

    If set up correctly the b1 will be faster at top end, and have less propensity for corrosion. However, boats spend about 5% of their time at top speed. I would stick with the b3 for greater grip, better low speed control, etc.
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    Marine plywood edging (cabinetry)

    Definitely not marine plywood for cabinetry. Birch, maple, cherry, one of those. To keep it simple, there are wood edging tapes made of real wood with adhesive backing that you can use an old iron to apply. That would be the simplest.
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    Does ACR exist to charge start battery bank only if the volts drop below 12.45?

    https://www.hodgesmarine.com/prm43020-promariner-prosport-20-gen-3-heavy-duty-recreati.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwraqHBhDsARIsAKuGZeFQlPbl0cVeR6DhuEAE2TkzBV_7v4e4vV2LL6XZI-F3DnFaKhXZPKIaAuaKEALw_wcB didn’t shop around for better price, but even the 12 amp would suffice.
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    Does ACR exist to charge start battery bank only if the volts drop below 12.45?

    You are over complicating this. Spend $120 on an onboard marine smart charger and your problem is solved the better way.
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    Bravo 3 trim

    It’s free to swap the solenoids, if the problem follows then the solenoid, if not, most likely the trim limit. Alternately, you can get that solenoid for $20 at any auto parts store.
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    Mercury Vessel View showing 2 Faults

    Almost always codes because your motor does not have those sensors. You can block them in the software.
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    Mercury Verado 150 - No gauges or beep when I turn key

    Glad you found it and posted back. Always good to hear the fix for the next time the problem is reported. I did suggest doing this on March 24..... ....Symptoms are the same as clean power 5v fuse bad. Did you just look at that fuse or actually verify continuity? Did you remove the clean power...
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    Marvel Mystery oil in a 2004 5.0 engine

    Have you run on an external tank to eliminate Tank issues? crank sensor going bad?
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    Marvel Mystery oil in a 2004 5.0 engine

    It has a purpose, but what you are hoping for is not it.
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    2006 Mercury Verado oil leak

    I have a 2018. Just looked again at my service manual. No mention of one. Also, the oil vent tubes don't have one shown. Maybe the tube is plugged or collapsed. did the mechanic fully tilt the motor up for a few minutes, then lower it down and let it sit for a few minutes before checking the...
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    2006 Mercury Verado oil leak

    my 300 hp Verado does not. Assume the same for yours.
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    2006 Mercury Verado oil leak

    that happens from overfilled oil. So it might have still been overfilled, or the level went up while running from water or fuel intrusion.
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    2006 Mercury Verado oil leak

    Overfilled the oil.
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    Adding an ACR to an existing dual battery setup?

    Sure. They all will work for your setup. There are diode based and relay based. Yandina is an inexpensive and simple one.
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    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    Handheld at 5w is good for about 5 miles on flat terrain. Use that to judge what you need.
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    Mercury Verado 150 - No gauges or beep when I turn key

    Relays 26 is top working down. 23 - Starter relay 24 - Main power relay 25 - Trim down relay 26 - Trim up relay
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    Mercury Verado 150 - No gauges or beep when I turn key

    Symptoms are the same as clean power 5v fuse bad. Did you just look at that fuse or actually verify continuity? Did you remove the clean power connections on the battery and clean them?Did you check the clean power junctions (unplug the plugs) and look for corrosion or poor connections? I would...
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