"Ernie" wrote in message
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Let me clarify my 14.8 situation. I do have a new 90HP Merc outboard and
battery purchased last June and the battery was fully charged when I got
that reading. Does that justify that type of reading and is there
anything
I can do without pulling the boat out water?



Ernie,

Did you measure 14.8 volts with the engine running or off? If off, for how
long did the battery sit without running the engine?

I suspect you are going to say you measured it with the engine running. If
so, that voltage would not surprise me. To put your fears at rest, call the
dealer or a qualified Merc tech and get an answer from them rather than
listening to us old farts argue about batteries.

Eisboch