I'd like to hear an advice on the following related question.
My summer was plagued by continuous low charged batteries due to the
fact that I was most of the time sailing (literally: wind-sailing).
Every time I would turn on the engine the alternator would provide only
20A and, with a 400Ah bank, that would mean ages of noise and vibration.
The alternator itself is a good Motorola NGM 14V 75A and the engine is a
even better Perkins 4.108. Both would be able to deliver much more than
the scanty 20A.
Notice that the Motorola has the regulator enclosed and I do not know if
a "smart" regulator would fit. I understand that there should be a way
to cheat the regulator and force a higher charge for at least some
reasonable time. Anybody knows how?
Notice that the noise and vibration would surely prevent me from
forgetting the "cheat" switch and overcharge.
Thanx

Daniel