On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:59:58 +0000, Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:


Wouldn't it make more sense to cut the source out of the system and let it
idle until it's needed? It would mean that you would have the battery in
the system acting as a supply and a buffer, but it would allow for free
wheeliing the alternator gearing with a solenoid like you do with a truck
air compressor or a AC compressor.

If I'm understanding all this correctly, some do:

http://www.marineparts.com/partspage.../470%20Kit.htm