Blue_Blazes
Well-Known Member
I never had a twin engined boat before. I'm now about to buy one that requires lots of work. Trouble is I don't know much about electrics in general, and twin engine electrics in particular. So can anyone tell me:
1) Do both engines usually have the same type/output alternator?
2)What is the normal setup as regards starting/house battery banks and their charging/switching arrangements?
3) If the engines are 24volt, is the "house" system/lights/instruments etc usually 24volt too? (I've only had 12volt up to now so pardon my ignorance).
Answers to the above and recommendations on reading matter would be most welcome.
Cheers,
Bill.
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1) Do both engines usually have the same type/output alternator?
2)What is the normal setup as regards starting/house battery banks and their charging/switching arrangements?
3) If the engines are 24volt, is the "house" system/lights/instruments etc usually 24volt too? (I've only had 12volt up to now so pardon my ignorance).
Answers to the above and recommendations on reading matter would be most welcome.
Cheers,
Bill.
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