Stupid question...

[tcryan]

I'm about as mechanically gifted as a Texas tree stump. I'm the guy you show once and has it down but learn myself.... aint gonna happen without an expensive lesson.:damm:
My question is - does my 35 HyperSport have an alternator in it big enough to build back up the juice?
Easy on the mechanic jokes, I'm a fireman...we break things, not fix'em.

[Duckslayer08]

someone correct me if im wrong..but i believe it has a stator..not sure though..

[dukhuntr]

If your running WOT your motor will charge your battery back up. It does have a stator, it charges more the higher the RPM's. Just remember if you have an electric clutch it is going to be drawing juice too, but not drawing it down at high RPM's(3200+). If you have a volt meter you can put it on your battery and run your motor up and see for yourself how much your motor is charging at what RPM's.

[deadbird8]

Got this from the Boat Dr:

If you hook up a volt meter anywhere you have pos and neg, the charge circut starts to put out about 2000 rpm and increases voltage (and amperage of course) as you raise the rpm's up to about 3200 and then it is a constant 14.2-14.6 volts at 20 amps.

[tcryan]

Originally Posted by deadbird8

Got this from the Boat Dr:

If you hook up a volt meter anywhere you have pos and neg, the charge circut starts to put out about 2000 rpm and increases voltage (and amperage of course) as you raise the rpm's up to about 3200 and then it is a constant 14.2-14.6 volts at 20 amps.

sooooo....:sm70: it's gonna charge the battery once rpm's go over 3200? I guess I'm just worried that I'll kill the battery juice with my spotlight but it shouldn't draw that much if it charges back up.... I'll find out Sat. morning!:024:

[BoatDR]

No, it starts charging about 1800-2000, but doenst put out full charge till 3000-3200.

[huntn'duxx]

Originally Posted by tcryan

sooooo....:sm70: it's gonna charge the battery once rpm's go over 3200? I guess I'm just worried that I'll kill the battery juice with my spotlight but it shouldn't draw that much if it charges back up.... I'll find out Sat. morning!:024:

It actually starts charging at about 2000 rpms, but increases output at higher rpms. What kind of battery are you using, Cranking or Deep Cycle or Dual Purpose? What you have to be careful of is over using your spotlight while the motor is running @ less than 2000 rpms. Best thing to do is have a spare, light weight battery that you can use just in case you don't have enough juice to start your motor.

[tcryan]

Originally Posted by huntn'duxx

It actually starts charging at about 2000 rpms, but increases output at higher rpms. What kind of battery are you using, Cranking or Deep Cycle or Dual Purpose? What you have to be careful of is over using your spotlight while the motor is running @ less than 2000 rpms. Best thing to do is have a spare, light weight battery that you can use just in case you don't have enough juice to start your motor.

I've got a Deep Cycle in now and was thinking of getting a boost pack, just in case.

[Rocketman]

Originally Posted by tcryan

I've got a Deep Cycle in now and was thinking of getting a boost pack, just in case.

Any ideas on where the best place to buy a jump pac and what's best bang for the buck

[BoatDR]

Originally Posted by Rocketman

Any ideas on where the best place to buy a jump pac and what's best bang for the buck

These seemed pretty reasonable: http://www.silverparachutes.com/wst_page4.html

[Rocketman]

Originally Posted by BoatDR

These seemed pretty reasonable: http://www.silverparachutes.com/wst_page4.html

Now that's dam funny. But with 20,000 comedians out of work!!!!!!! you know the rest...Ha- HA

[huntn'duxx]

Originally Posted by tcryan

I've got a Deep Cycle in now and was thinking of getting a boost pack, just in case.

If you're looking for a bargain, try Harbor Freight @ Parmer Ln & Mopac. Or Tool Traders on Grand Avenue in Pflugerville just east of 35. I keep 2 deep cycle batts in my rig. One for the motor and one for accessories, but I need the weight up front in my SS, you probably don't have the same issue in your Hide.

[tcryan]

Originally Posted by huntn'duxx

If you're looking for a bargain, try Harbor Freight @ Parmer Ln & Mopac. Or Tool Traders on Grand Avenue in Pflugerville just east of 35. I keep 2 deep cycle batts in my rig. One for the motor and one for accessories, but I need the weight up front in my SS, you probably don't have the same issue in your Hide.

Thanks for the tip, will probably head over to Harbor next week...saw this online don't seem to bad for a cheapy looks lightweight too... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=39954

I want to put an onboard charger on to make it easier to charge both front and rear batts. Thought about making an aluminum box below grab bar, putting charger on one side with the plug easily accessed and battery gauge on the other...any thoughts or know of someone that's done this? Not to much room for elec. gadgets in the Hide, with all the sleeping room and all.:017:

[huntn'duxx]

Originally Posted by tcryan

Thanks for the tip, will probably head over to Harbor next week...saw this online don't seem to bad for a cheapy looks lightweight too... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=39954

That one looks just like the one in sitting in my garage that's never been out of the box.

[tcryan]

Originally Posted by huntn'duxx

That one looks just like the one in sitting in my garage that's never been out of the box.

After we limit out at the lake on the East side we can meet at the friendship ramp, and I'll give you $20 and a beer for that pack in the box!:food-smiley-012: