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Old 03-06-2020, 05:40 PM   #34
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Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
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Originally Posted by Gordon J View Post
I am confused. You said the 70 was donated and that the 150 is primary. If you have the 150 installed, I would stay with that and by a spare.
Pic of the engine shows the Delco 70A standard alternator. I had purchased a 70A Balmar several years ago but never installed. I do want more charging so decided to purchase and install a 150A Balmar which required adding serpentine style belt. My thinking is that as long as I have the space and the cost is minimal, might as well just install the 70A Balmar as a second alternator vs carrying in a locker.

I like TTs application of daisy chaining them together. I see he liked it so much that he is doing same on his new boat, which tells me it worked pretty well.
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