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M Ruff

Posted 6/3/2015 9:46 PM (#771237 - in reply to #771032)
Subject: Re: Minn Kota DC alternator?

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Not real sharp on Electronics, and seem to always have some sort of electrical issue.
(Never had a radio last a season for instance). So this may be a dumb question.
I understand the dependence on size of engine a"alternator" AMP out put (ie 25 mp).
Does this also then depend on the engine rpms being high to generate that amperage of 25 at high rpm as opposed to 1/3 throttle.
It has been my understanding that a car's max amp out put is reached anywhere from a mere idle to high rpms but an out board motor's amp output is dependent on rpms with out put increasing only as rpms increase towards max.
If so would short runs from spot to spot or travel at 1/2 - 3/4 throttle negate the need for these units or do you think they would still be worth it.