8/29 Yamaha 115

[smlmike]

Well I heard back finally on the problem. It was explained to me as the Stator was overcharging and burned up the rectifier. Both need to be replaced. Almost burned up the motor, the wiring harness on the stator is melted.
B.O.A.T. !!!!

[formula180]

I'm with Pete, I always do my own work on everything. I try not to let any of my vehicles out of sight when they are being State inspected. I always buy the vehicle manual on a new vehicle purchase.

Sounds like your voltage regulator went bad. It controls the field winding current to the stator which determines the output current.

If you added a voltage meter to your boat, you could see when the electrical system is starting to have problems.  You will see the voltage drop more when starting your engine and the battery is getting weak.

In your case, you would have noticed the voltage climbing above 14 volts which would have indicated a problem.  You were probably lucky there wasn't more damage.

[Pete D.]

180, the only work I ever have anyone do on my vehicles is state inspecion, alignments, and mount balance tires. Same thing in the house. Will change out a water heater, lay a hardwood floor, put in windows, whatever. Just keep me off the roof!!!

Glad you got it figured out Mike!!

With boat issues, for me its normally B.O.A.C.H. since I do my own work

[formula180]

You may not do roofing but it helps to know the ins and outs.  Tim Carter has a good site with helpful information and his Stain Solver is a great product for cleaning decks, tile, siding, etc.

Check out the new DaVinci synthetic slate roofing.

www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-vs-asphalt-shingles-video-1-of-5/

[Pete D.]

Sept 9, 2015 9:06:48 GMT -5 formula180 said:

You may not do roofing but it helps to know the ins and outs.  Tim Carter has a good site with helpful information and his Stain Solver is a great product for cleaning decks, tile, siding, etc.

Check out the new DaVinci synthetic slate roofing.

www.askthebuilder.com/davinci-roofscapes-vs-asphalt-shingles-video-1-of-5/

Hahahaha, seems we are of the same cut my friend!! My father was a class A contractor and built houses, as did I for years. Best friend and his dad were a mechanics. He now works on inboards, and I on outboards.

The roof thing isn't really a lack of knowledge, I work at a chiropractic office now and have seen what 10-20ft. drops off of roofs and ladders can do to the rest of peoples lives. You have to draw the line somewhere!!

P.S., that slate roofing looks beautiful!!