[C38] Alternators

[Max Soto]

Hey Larry,

I'm with you on the KISS principal. I've been using an automotive AC Delco
alternator and use lead-acid batteries, had no problemson Estancia since I
bought her. This means I can't give advice based on my usage because your
loads and batteries aret three times larger than mine.
 I know that some people are doing great with Balmars, but some other hate
them and are retrofitting to original alts..
I also have a friend who's C38 caught on fire due to a Balmar alternator or
installation issue.....Whistling......!!LOL

This is just a thought, but I have read that for quick charging of huge
battery bank like yours, on racing boats dual alternators are
recommended, connected to a single regulator.....two alts is a huge load on
the engine, but since you'll be sailing, and the transmission is in
neutral, the engine will easily handle that load.

In your case, what about a wind generator??  That's around 40 amps while
sailing without engine running...

Regards,
Max


2011/11/6 Larry Malmberg <Larrypi at roadrunner.com>

> Marine vs. Automotive; what says the list?  And, I have discovered that
> there is a difference between the two, well at least I have been told there
> is.  It has something to do with the grounding, apparently automotive
> alternators ground to their case and marine alternators ground someplace
> else.  Having experienced charging problems on the way back from HI this
> year I am now acutely aware of my dependency upon the electrical system of
> Hassle.
>
> I had wanted to utilize the KISS principal but then, I think it got out of
> hand LOL, laptops, water makers, inverter, sat phones, radar, chart
> plotter,
> instruments,  well the list goes on.  What is, if there is one, the most
> effective charging and regulating system out there?  I need opinions based
> upon your usage.  FYI I have four AGL 110 amp house batteries and one small
> AGL start battery.  Currently using a Balmar regulator and a converted
> automotive 90amp alternator.
>
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Larry Malmberg
>
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-- 
Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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