I looked into adding an optional alternator to my 5 hp Honda, but the output is so small that it seemed a waste of money. I plan to buy a 1000 watt Yamaha generator, which I think can be slipped through the forward (cabin) opening of the big port locker and carried upright. The comparable Honda generator apparently has no fuel cutoff like the Yamaha, so draining the carburetor would be more difficult, but the dimensions and specs are nearly identical. One of course has to be careful with the exhaust onboard, but at a weight of less than 30 lbs, one of these units would be good insurance without undue bulk. Tom Jenkins -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jim Sadler Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:01 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M-15 charging batteries Any of you skippers carry a small gas generator on board for charging batteries? Are you using outboards that have charging cabilities? Thanks Captain James Albert Sadler skipper sailing vessel Pelican M-15 jimsadler@jascopacific.com _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats