Alternator

I entered a photo contest with a picture of Trixie and me. I call it my Navigator.

Well we are one of 5 winners. The company will send us a flag with Old Guys Rule with a man and dog in the middle and Man's best friend at the bottom. I'll post a photo of it when it comes.

Now to the alternator. Well it was wired backwards. I finally found someone to check it I thought. It turns out his equipment can't handle that kind of speed. 5000 rpm at 35 amps. He said the bearings were shot. So I went to NAPA to see about getting a car alternator. They pulled up the part number for mine. $600.00 for a new one and none available. They also said that a car alternator wouldn't work. Well $600 is out of the question. Before I spent that kind of money on a unsure motor I'll hang a outboard on the stern.

One of the guys at the marina suggested going on Ebay to see if they listed one. Sure enough they did for $134.00 and free shipping. Well see what happens. Getting the old one is out. If its like the started no way on the cost.

Wonder what is going to be next on the boat.