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Old 02-09-2010
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I have only a 6 amp alternator on the outboard, but I also carry a 12V-35 amp gasoline powered portable just in case. You could also run a battery charger off one of the little 120 V chargers. Not efficient but it beats rowing.

The six amps has so far been enough if I start with fully charged batteries.

I use a battery isolator switch wired so that if I kill the one house battery. (Fall asleep while reading for instance) the other battery will still start the motor. Also I minimize my electricity use with a solar powered masthead anchor light.

LED running lights are on my wish list.
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