Hi All: There is a regenerative system (www.solomontechnologies.com ) but it is for bigger boats. It would be amazing to have a similar, but appropriately scaled, system for pocket cruisers. cheers- Shawn Boles Grey Mist (M17 #276 1978) -----Original Message----- From: MC [mailto:southisland2@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 1:06 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: M_Boats: question on type of DC motors On these trolling motors, IF, you are anchored overnight in a tidal area and the trolling motor is hanging over the side, are these DC motors able to charge back the batteries. In other words do they work like the old starter/ generators on cars. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats