[C320-list] Alternator Fuse on Yanmar 3YM30 powered 320 MK II

[Jack Brennan]

Used to be. The ones on the Internet are now made by a factory in China. Other companies rebrand them. I think Hitachi got undercut.

I tried to buy a Hitachi two years ago and couldn’t find one.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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From: Stephen Cox
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 9:24 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Alternator Fuse on Yanmar 3YM30 powered 320 MK II

 
> These stock alternators are aftermarket, not made by Yanmar, 
> despite the sticker. Do some searches on the Internet. You 
> can buy a 50 amp for $120 or so. There might be 80s out 
> there, too. The same one with the Yanmar sticker will cost you $800.
> 

They are made by Hitachi.

Regards,

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141