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With normal engine room heat, the real world output could be a lot lower.
In Response To: One wonders why they need a second alternator ()
With all the electronics going (not counting electric winches and autopilot), the use with the computers, VHF, AIS, radar, instruments , GPS units, refrigeration, etc. humming along you can be using 20-40 amps at 12 VDC.
Of course, if you turn off a bunch of that stuff (assuming you don't need them)' then a sailboat can get along with a fraction of that.
Messages In This Thread
- It's ironic as sailboats become, lighter, faster and easier to sail, they need more electric power.
- I would worry about the long over-hanging load on the shaft.
- One wonders why they need a second alternator
- With normal engine room heat, the real world output could be a lot lower.
- The alternators normally provided by Volvo
- Dunno. This is the owners second Fontaine daysailer.
- Any idea how old the owner is...?
- Jon, I knew this would bring you over.
- Jon, I knew this would bring you over.
- Any idea how old the owner is...?
- It's not the shock loads but the cyclic loading.
- We had all electrics on our bvi trip
- High Acceptance Rate Batteries???
- I would worry about the long over-hanging load on the shaft.
