[C320-list] alternator upgrade

[John Nicholas]

Hi Stephen,
No, there were some nice extras but that was not one of them. I have
upgraded the battery banks and added a battery monitor. I also added a solar
panel on top of the binimi which keeps the house bank full when the boat is
at the mooring.  The alternator upgrade is next on the list.
John Nicholas
Sojourn #929
Sydney Australia

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Cox
Sent: Tuesday, 2 December 2008 11:57 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] alternator upgrade

John,

When Sojourn was for sale my memory was that it was supposed to have a
Balmar alternator and smart regulator fitted already.


Stephen Cox
Canberra 

> 
> My Y3GM30F is fitted with the stock 55 amp Hitachi alternator 
> which I want to upgrade to a higher output unit with an 
> external smart regulator. I know that many on the list have 
> made this improvement. I am looking at the Balmar range. Can 
> anyone tell me what model would suit? I am looking for 
> something that is easy to install. Any recommendations or 
> advice will be appreciated.
> 
>  
> 
> John Nicholas
> 
> Sojourn #929
> 
> Sydney Australia