Adding a alternator to new Yamaha 8 hp

[thegoblin]

Thinking about getting an 8hp Yamaha for a kicker, Can't get them with electric start. I'm trying to keep cost down that's why I'm not going with the 9.9 electric start. Is it possible to get the 8 and add a charging system when funds allow. Any links to manufacturers of products to do this or sites would be great.

 

[ondarvr]

Many Yamahas come with the charging coil already in place, you just need to add the rectifier, so its very easy and doesn't cost much

 

[99yam40]

find the model # and check the parts breakdown to see what comes on the motor.
Like was said some come with lighting coils to run lights, but do not have rectifier/regulator attached to control the output to charge batteries.
Just run lights with the AC output of the lighting coil while the motor is running

 

[thegoblin]

Thanks I will take a look into it. Hopefully it does. There are used around with electric start in our area but they all get houred up pretty good on the ocean.