Mic wrote:
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:59:31 -0400, Larry wrote:


(Mic) wrote in :


Two Engines ..... One Regulator



That's so if one regulator fails, both engine won't charge the boat.

NOT a good idea, eh?


The info. regarding this concept is by Ample Power not me.

Monohulls usually only have one engine, 1 alternator and 1 regulator.
Gee to figure out 2 alts. and 2 regs. with 2 sets of house batteries
with all that aftermarket gizmo's to intergrate...

Why would you have two house banks? A two engine system doesn't have
to be anymore complicated than one, though obvious a few costs go up.



Keep it simple, redundency is in your putt-putt 1000 watt portable
genny, solar panels and wind genny or aquagen. A much better
redundency system.

All good suggestions, but much better to have identical gear - easier
learning, more spare parts, etc. It takes a lot of panels to make a
difference, and wind power can be obnoxious in close quarters. I
might spring for a 2K genset (1K really doesn't do enough) but then I
have to carry gas as well as diesel. The reason I might get one is
that I could get some use out of it off the boat.

The issue here is that a multihull probably already has two
alternators and regulators. Taking out one regulator and replacing it
with a DAC is for many setups, a step backwards. For most boats it
simply isn't needed. Understanding how to hook up the wires is needed.