[C320-list] alternator upgrade

[Scott Thompson]

John:  I'd appreciate learning more about your solar panel.  What kind, 
and how did you wire it in?  I have the same issue with wanting to top 
off batteries while on a mooring.  Any details would be appreciated. 
Thanks.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, 653

John Nicholas wrote:
> 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-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [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
> 
>