Battery Isolator switch and Perko switch

Rranger

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If beatennto death sorry but have a perko switch installed and looking to add a battery isolator switch.1994 135hp merc outboard. Do I need an alternator protection device to prevent a power dump. If not should following this pic be my quite.?
 

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dingbat

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It’s either the isolator or the ACR. You can’t have both in the circuit

What battery switch?
Starter typically goes to “common” where you currently have the power panel connected.
 
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Rranger

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Sorry about first pic I posted, the one below is a better one for my present setup with out having yet installed a ACR or Battery Isolator yet. Which is my point is one better than the other? I can get a 140 amp Battery isolator for $40. Main concern is keeping starter battery charged, which I understand this will do.
 

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