Don't Buy the Wrong Alternator
Today I discuss what you should buy as an alternator for your boat. In this video I try to make the case to stay with a smallish alternator. No more than 100a if you aren’t changing the belt. If you go with a ribbed belt (which is always a great idea) keep it within reason, maybe 120a or 140a as a maximum size.
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Today I discuss what you should buy as an alternator for your boat. In this video I try to make the case to stay with a smallish alternator. No more than 100a if you aren't changing the belt. If you go with a ribbed belt (which is always a great idea) keep it within reason, maybe 120a or 140a as a maximum size.
Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel.
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to endorse products. If we are, we will tell you in the video): https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclarksadventure
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Check out our favorite products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclarksadventure
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