[C320-list] Charging Batteries

[Chris Burti]

Right ot wrong, I usually put it in reverse and run the engine up to 1800 RPM. Since I alternate batteries each day (odd/even date = #1/#2 battery), 20 minutes seems to bring it up sufficiently and also heat enough water to make the Admiral happy.
 
Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC


----- Original Message ----
From: mike hunter <popotladreaming at yahoo.com>
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 12:10:20 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Charging Batteries


While sitting on a mooring or on the hook, at what RPM do you run the motor at to charge the batteries, and typically for how long?  I’ve read it’s not good to run the engine at idle for too long in neutral after it’s warmed up, but it must be okay to run at a higher RPM while still in neutral to charge, right?
   
  Thanks!
  Mike
#637

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