Generator / Magneddle ? - 1956 Evinrude 10hp.

[Duck Heaven]

I have a 1956 Evinrude 10hp.not sure if it has a Generator / Magneddle ? - <br /><br /><br />Hello, I would like to know if this motor has a Generator / magneddle for me to utilize in charging up my battery in my boat?<br /><br />I would like to use this motor and set-up a 12 volt system for Fishing at night and Duck Hunting in the dark hours of the morning. I will have a front spotlight running lights ... Bow & Stern lights, VHF Marine Radio, Bilge Pump.<br /><br />1)Is my motor capable of re-charging the battery?<br /><br />2)What size / type Battery should I purchase<br /><br />If not feasable to re-charge my battery from my outboard motor ... should I install an on-board charger?<br /><br />3) On-board Charger recommendations?<br /><br /><br />Thank You for any input that you may have ...<br /><br />.<br />.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Generator / Magneddle ? - 1956 Evinrude 10hp.

There is no charging system available for that engine.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Generator / Magneddle ? - 1956 Evinrude 10hp.

2) Say, for a 8 hour run time? Would the spot light be on all the time? For the rest:<br />2 running lights at 10w each, 2 amps (we'll say this although if the engine is off the bow light should be turned too)<br />1 VHF receiving, about 1/4 amp receiving, about 6 transmitting. Say 1 amp average.<br />1 3 amp bilge pump running 10% of the time, 0.3 amps average<br />So without the spot light, (2 + 1 + 0.3) x 8 hours means you need 26.5 amp hours. To keep the battery happy we wont discharge it past about 50%, so get a deep cycle battery of at least 53Ah (Amp hours) and you'll be just fine. I personally like the AGM (glass matt) batteries since they don't spill if they get broken, and don't need any sort of maintanance. They cost more though.<br />I think magneto is the word you're looking for there, and that refers to the type of ignition. The 10hp does use magneto ignition but like R.Johnson said no charging system.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Generator / Magneddle ? - 1956 Evinrude 10hp.

To help keep your battery up, try one of the various solar chargers out there. They won't charge a flat battery, but they can keep one topped off if you aren't using it that much. If you're only using the light stuff for an hour or two before daylight, you'll be fine with the Deep Cycle battery and the solar charger. The bilge pump shouldn't draw that much that often - if it does then you have other issues.... <br />- Scott

 

[Duck Heaven]

Re: Generator / Magneddle ? - 1956 Evinrude 10hp.

Thank You ... Mr. Johnson ... Paul ...and Scott!<br /><br /><br />I will do just that .. and look to purchase a Deep Cycle Battery in the 60 Amp range.