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Old 15-10-2007, 21:21   #8
billyehh
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Back in Toronto for the summer
Boat: Voyage 38 - Oceanaire
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A navigation system using a laptop although cheaper then dedicated systems have two problems.
1. A laptop uses considerable more power, so get a machine that is efficient as possible.
2. Most laptops use Windows. Nuff said.

At maximum you would want a 100 amp alternator. 80 amps would be better considering the size of your engine. Make sure it is a proper marine alternator and not a marinized automotive one. Also a smart 3 stage regulator is a must.
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