Who has High output alternators?
 

I'm putting a big stereo system in the new boat. I've been trying to find high output "marine" alternators with no luck. Anyone know who has them in 160 to 200+ amp??
I found them in up to 250 amp for auto applications. Can I use these or do they need to be espically for marine?

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

We had a local aleternator shop rebuild the stock ones to 250 amps each when we had issues power wise on the scarab. Same body, better guts.

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

there are ones called mean grean that are supposed to be good

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

I think the only difference for marine is the screens on the vents. I got mine here:

http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...art.com/marine

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

A good secret is to use a marine deisel alternator...they make more beans...and start charging at a lower rpm....great for idle zones

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

I think I have a couple of brand new ones that came off a Caterpillar motor if you are interested.

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

I got my 130 amp one from dbelectrical

they are large case, 1 wire and were a snap to install

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

Hi Pete, do you know if they are over 130 amp. If they are what do you want for them? Thank you

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

Joe has Balmar alternators on his Gun, the seem to work good.

http://www.balmar.net/

Re: Who has High output alternators?
 

I bought my 100 amp alternator from www.dbelectrical.com too.
One word of caution, a larger output usually means a larger housing. I had to use a shorter than normal drive belt to get mine to work. If the belt stretches more than an inch, I'll need a new belt.