It's not the batteries that are at risk - it's the fishfinder/GPS
electronic thingies.

-W

"K. Smith" wrote in message
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Grumpy wrote:
Hi Guys

I have the above old motor. Works well. I have sounders etc on the boat
and
my concern is that the motor does not have any regulation from it's
charge
circuit. I have seen it fluctuate to 16V at times.

I can filter out the line noise but need some ideas that I can use to
get my
instrument panel to 12-13V .

Any ideas please

Many thanks
Alan



As Clams suggests, but equally don't be too concerned; those systems
never really put out much power (volts & amps together) so your
batteries etc are unlikely to be damaged. As soon as you put any sort of
load on it the excess voltage will go away.

You know this brings to mind Krause's endless stories about "buying"
boat electronics online for his 36ft lobster boat:-) & other fantasy
boats:-) Of course anyone can do web searches, even lying non boaters:-)


K