Thanks again Dave Maybe solar or towable hydro will keep up with my autohelm. I need to hook up the amp meter today any make some test tacks Capt Jim Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 9:34:34 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Outboard generator I'm not aware of any outboard that is of appropriate size for an M15 that has an alternator. Alternators usually found as option for motors 5HP or greater. Some 4HP motors have identical powerhead (aka block) as a 5 and 6 HP so an alternator can be added by the owner. Also, the alternator doesn't start putting out any significant power until the motor is turning higher RPMs ... meaning the M15 is being overpowered (trying to climb the bow wave and dragging the transom deep in the water. A M15 has absolutely no need for a motor greater than a Honda 2/2.3hp. larger motors are bad for boat trim, aka sailing ability, because of excessive weight hanging aft of the transom. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: Baba 30 #233 DEJA VU :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - m15namedscred.wordpress.com <<-- new site! On Thu, Nov 4, 2021, 11:32 PM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Looking for small OB that will power my tiller pilot Capt Jim M15
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