dinghy stereo help please. - Page 2

snook · 18-04-2009, 15:10

I have a Boston Whaler Sport 130 that I use as a dinghy. This unit is powered by a 40 hp Mercury 4 stroke. According to the Mercury specs. this unit charges 18 amps. I realize that it only charges this amount at higher rpms. I am not sure how much it charges at idle or slightly above idle. I would really like to equip this boat with a stereo system, not a extremely high powered system but one that does sound good. I use this boat mostly for motoring around the marina and visiting other marinas in the area so most of the time I am idling around.

Does any one have any recommendations? The biggest problem would be the charging system. I would rather install a system than use a boom box portable. I am also really just looking to ad an amp and speakers and use my Ipod instead of buying a head unit.

Any input would be appreciated.

18-04-2009, 15:10	#1
snook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	dinghy stereo help please. I have a Boston Whaler Sport 130 that I use as a dinghy. This unit is powered by a 40 hp Mercury 4 stroke. According to the Mercury specs. this unit charges 18 amps. I realize that it only charges this amount at higher rpms. I am not sure how much it charges at idle or slightly above idle. I would really like to equip this boat with a stereo system, not a extremely high powered system but one that does sound good. I use this boat mostly for motoring around the marina and visiting other marinas in the area so most of the time I am idling around. Does any one have any recommendations? The biggest problem would be the charging system. I would rather install a system than use a boom box portable. I am also really just looking to ad an amp and speakers and use my Ipod instead of buying a head unit. Any input would be appreciated.

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