Would a 1993 Evinrude 30 hp have an alternator?

[Gone Fishing]

I'm pretty sure they do have a marginal charging system but I don't have any idea what the amperage output would be. The reason I ask is, I just installed a new plotter/sounder, stereo and vhf on my son's boat and I'm wondering if I need to hook up to an external battery charger after each use. Don't want to see him getting towed in. Any thoughts?

[POLARBEAR]

maybe teach jr how to start that motor with a rope. usually not an easy task rope starting a electric start motor but i think its a good idea.

[TONGA]

if it's electric start then yes. and it may be up to the task,,the stereo and a your son are the wild card. is he going to be anchored with the stereo and all the other goodies on for hours on end?

[Gone Fishing]

Yeah Darrin, I made up a rope with a pull handle and tried to show him but I couldn’t get the rope to stay attached to the flywheel. They didn’t design it for that although I figured I could make it work. He just looked at me and said, “if you can’t do it, how am I supposed to?”
Tonga, it is an electric start. He has everything running when he is trolling (engine running) so he may be alright there. If he anchors down for Perch, I’ll tell him to turn off the plotter/sounder and stereo. Actually, he makes me turn my stereo off because he’s convinced it scares the fish.:p I’ll throw a charger on it after a couple trips and see how much it is down. Appreciate the input!

[Hotwired]

John,
I have a 30hp 1996 Evinrude with electric start and run my lights, VHF radio, Fish Finder and GPS at night while handlining for up to 4 hours at a time without draining the battery.
I use a 6hp kicker so the 30 is off all this time.
You should be fine.

[Gone Fishing]

That's good to hear. Thanks Curt :)

[STEINFISHSKI]

I'd add a small deep cycle to run the lights and accessories and charge it after each use. Use a larger one if you have an electric motor. Then his starting battery will be dedicated and should always be ok. A back up battery is a good idea on any boat.

[POLARBEAR]

i have started mine a couple of times with the rope. i have a 1991 30hp evinrude. but that was a matter of start or row. lol...in feb. ;)

[mwp]

I carry one of those jump boxes just in case my 40 hp evenrude takes a dump

[waterfoul]

I was going to suggest a "house" battery too. A deep cycle to run everything but the big motor. That's how I roll! LOL!!! Actually now that I think about it... the lights are hooked to the starter battery too... but it's an Optima... no worries there!

[jpollman]

John,

Tell Paul that I catch Bass all the time with my stereo on. :)


John

[double trouble]

get a small sla (sealed lead acid) battery for lights ,fishfinder. a vex battery would work in a pinch. i have a couple 12 volt 50 ah for stuff just like this.there the size of a motorcycle battery and are indestructable.