[scook]

Got a Marinco 10 amp onboard charger to charge and maintain the batteries, now I need to take care of the alternator.

The stator is shorted to ground. It tested that way on the engine and tested the same on the bench (.2 ohms either lead to ground). The regulator seemed to test OK with partial diagnosis but the body is cracked and I don't trust it - time for an external alternator.

I don't have time right now for fabricating anything in the shop so will need a kit. The question is whether a one wire type will work for my use.

Earlier in the thread I learned that the one wire doesn't charge until RPM's reach 1500. Does it quit charging when you drop below 1500 without shutting down the engine? I do a lot of slow trolling but always spend several minutes running at around 3000 RPM getting to where we fish and getting back to the ramp.

I need some education and need to get the boat going - the Spring Salmon are starting to run
up the river. I appreciate your help.

Spareparts - if you see this, please check your PM's.