External regulator?

Feb 26, 2004
23,037
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
The regulators come with Small Engine Mode, which is a simple way to toggle the power down, which is exactly what the temperature sensors do.

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,4669.0.html

Yes, it's a manual operation that could be done automatically, but I enjoy checking things as I go. Upon startup after a night on the hook, going to cruising speed will get an alternator warm even if it is sized properly as MS notes is a requirement for your electrical system design.
 
Feb 3, 2009
58
Camper Nicholson 39 CC Rockland, Maine
Hmmm, now what can I spend that $400 on...? :)

Roger,

I think that you should take the $400 and go get some good scotch and then the rest of us can join you to look at your system and give you our collective and well thought out opinions!