alternator amperage

[lakebound88]

What amperage is everyone running. Want to up mine a bit..

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[BullGator]

I run a 105 amp Powermaster. It was around $150 for my 350 Chevy, but is not USCG approved.....Those get pricey. The main thing to be concerned with is wire gauge going to high load items, like your downriggers.

[lakebound88]

Yeah ,I know that, I just want to up my amperage, maybe I will have it rebuilt. It doesnt charge where I would prefer it to be at. My yami kicker charges 14.6 all day long

[jimski2]

14.6 is your voltage, not amperage. When it reaches 14.6 volts, your batterys are fully charged.

[rshubuck]

I'm running a 105 amp alternator on my boat. I don't run out of juice:)

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[Jack]

FYI , found this on the net

The electrical systems in a marine application are also extremely specialized. In an automobile, any gasoline vapors that accumulate will readily dissipate through the bottom of the engine compartment. However, a boat with its sealed engine compartment, does not have that luxury. Therefore, any spark could literally cause a boat to explode. All electrical components in a boat are either completely sealed or specially vented to prevent such a catastrophe. This includes the starter, alternator, distributor, and many other engine electrical components.

[lakebound88]

Jim I know this. I simply asked what amperage everyone was running. I believe mine was low. As for voltage, I just need a rebuild... lol

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