Adding power

[MercMe]

Hello I have a 1966 that is a pull start motor all the battery dose is run the lights. But because the motor is a pull start there is no generator or alternator that means I the only way the battery gets charged is if I take it out and charge it with a charger. I was wondering is there is any way to fix this problem I would like to add a radio to the boat at some point and really dont want to have to pull the battery every time I use the boat lol.

 

[fucawi]

Re: Adding power

Most pull start motor above about 5 hp have what is called a lighting coil..this can be used to charge the battery if its a 12v one someare 6v ....you add a retifier ..cheap from radio shack...So what motor is it so we can check the listings ....

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Adding power

If you are within a hundred feet or so away from an AC outlet, leave the battery in the boat and take the charger to the boat. It and an extension cord are a lot lighter than the battery. A good deep cycle battery would not need to be charged after every use (although that will extend it's life) if all you are running are lights and a simple radio.

 

[MercMe]

Re: Adding power

Mercury Mark 55