The 12v was *nominal* from his book. I'm *betting* that the raw unloaded AC
peak to peak is more than 12v - and a full wave bridge will net him peak.

Even so - unless he wants to convert the boat to a 9 volt system - it's the
best he's gonna get.

It'll cost him $5 and some time making up a few wires to try it - with a
real decent chance of success.

-W

"David Ward" wrote in message
nk.net...
"Clams Canino" wrote in message
. net...
: Go to Shadio Rack and get the their "full wave bridge rectifier". It
has 4
: poles. 2 for the stator and a POS and NEG. Ground the NEG to the motor
: block as well as the BAT. For what you wanna do even a motorcycle bat
might
: be OK.
:
: The thing is about 1.5 inches square.
:
: -W
Yo Clams...
He said the system was only 12 volts. Howya gonna charge a bike battery
w/ that? Rectifier isn't gonna jack the voltage up any...

Dave