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I have an 06 SAN 210 TE. I think the alternator is bad, went to the lake and sounded like the battery was weak but thought that if I ran the boat for a while the alternator would charge it, I was wrong. After swimming back to ramp & went home to charge both batt's overnight went out next day and saw the Volt's just keep going down down down. I this the alernator going out? I think so, but want to fix it myself do to local shop would take way to long. Any concerns I should consider?
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RE: Alternator?
Marine electrical parts are a little different, to reduce or shield any sparks, to reduce the chance of an explosion in case of a gas leak.
You can replace the alternator yourself, but make sure you get a "marine" alternator.
There might be a shop that specializes in electrical parts in the town where you live. Contact them. Do not just go and get an alternator from a run of the mill auto parts store, unless you are sure it is a marine alternator. -
RE: Alternator?
replacing the alternator is very simple. I am selling a 140+amp single wire Marine alternator from DB-Electrical if you're interested (it's brand new, bought for a friend as a gift for helping me out, but they didn't need it).Comment
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Re: RE: Alternator?
Its actally covered by warranty but didn't want to wait for them. So my plan will be to remove old one & take to dealer for replacement.Originally posted by Sinkoumn
But just incase how much?Comment
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RE: Re: RE: Alternator?
Here's a link to the one I have: Clicky
I paid $155 buying from them off of the site, but I'm asking $120 shipped if you're interested.Comment
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Re: Alternator?
Don't guess, test first. I really want to remind the "parts changers" out there that testing first is really a good idea! Less cost and less trips back and forth to the parts store or even worse waiting for the UPS driver multiple times.Originally posted by wakeman777
If you don't have any type of meter get one. A cheap analog from the hardware store is about $40. You'll find it handy around the house too. Amaze your wife the next time the kitchen light doesn't work and you don't need to call a electrician! If you are completely new to electrics, the meters will come with basic instructions. Have a friend show you. Do a online search for the 'how to" tutorials.
Here's a link to Fluke's basic marine testing. Good instructions that may be more specific to our boats.
http://assets.fluke.com/appnotes/ele...r/B0270b_u.pdf
Wake, your voltmeter is telling you something but typically volts won't keep going down but rather stay low with a bad alternator. Run the tests.Comment
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Re: RE: Re: RE: Alternator?
I am interested in your alternator. I have a '97 Sport Nautique. Would the one you have fit?
Originally posted by SinkoumnComment
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