Re: But .... But ... But

Posted By: Tim C, F31
Date: 2/11/02 4:26p.m.

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In Response To: But .... But ... But (Roger, Potter 19, Seattle)

Yes the Hi-thrust model is what I have. It doesnt really have a regulator - it has a simple magneto type charger that is not very good at regulating the power supply. Try this - charge your good condition battery up fully then start the motor and run it at cruising speeds with very little load - say just the instruments and VHF. Then check the voltage - youll see it at 15-18v when you are not drawing much. I have a Voltage meter on my GPS that gives me the voltage all the time. Bottom line is that there is a regulator of sorts but it doesnt work very well. Most of the stuff on your boat wont care however more sensitive electronics and Gel Cell batterys wil have a hard time. When you spend a lot of $$ on batterys and electronics you need to have some way of monitoring the voltage all the time. Tim

Messages In This Thread

How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 8:26a.m.

I don't think you will need to add a regulator -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/11/02 9:05a.m.

Regulated? Maybe yes, maybe no -- Don,Lancer25, Rkfd,Il -- 2/11/02 9:34a.m.

It is a 1983 model -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 9:49a.m.

Re: It is a 1983 model -- Don,Lancer25, Rkfd,Il -- 2/11/02 10:50a.m.

We had a similar setup on our 15hp. We didn't use a regulator. -- Jeff G. Indiana, US Yacht 21 -- 2/11/02 10:29a.m.

Depends on the engine.. -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 4:30p.m.

It is a stator sytem which is only completed -- Stephan L -- 2/11/02 11:29a.m.

Re: It is a stator sytem which is only completed -- Russ -- 2/11/02 7:42p.m.

Thanks all, I think I have enough info to be dangerous now.. -- Doug C., Windrose 24, Chandler, AZ. -- 2/12/02 8:16a.m.

Depends on what else you have hooked up. -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 12:36p.m.

But .... But ... But -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/11/02 1:40p.m.

 Re: But .... But ... But  -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 4:26p.m.

Mine had thispic) -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/12/02 9:24a.m.

Re: Mine had this: -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/12/02 10:51a.m.

Voltage is a concern as a present I am running a Chairman group 24 gel cell -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 1:41p.m.

Re: How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Peter -- 2/11/02 5:52p.m.

WOW, what a can of worms -- Russ -- 2/11/02 7:37p.m.

Say Russ, Can you explain the charging systems... -- Dougcan, YS24, "Tinker" Lk WA & Puget Sound -- 2/11/02 7:56p.m.

Re: Say Russ, Can you explain the charging systems... -- Russ -- 2/12/02 5:49a.m.

Re: How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Klaus, N.I.S. 26, Perth, Australia -- 2/11/02 9:29p.m.

I'll hook it up tonight. Keep the fire extinguishers handy. -- Doug C., Windrose 24, Chandler, AZ. -- 2/12/02 8:21a.m.