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Message: <blockquote data-quote="freiguy" data-source="post: 306285" data-attributes="member: 11214"><p>I just ordered a 1652 Alweld with an Opti 115/80jet that is to be delivered in about a week and I had some questions about potential modifications.  I plan to add a stereo, graph, and cigarette lighter to the console right away.  Ive never wired a boat before and was wondering if anyone had diagrams etc.  I planned to run the trolling motor, stereo, and graph all off of the same toggle and battery.  Suggestions?  The opti alt makes 60amps which I believe is about 1/3 to 1/2 of what most cars and trucks produce.  Is there a way to figure out what it can handle?  Does making it a 24 or 36volt system make a difference?  As of now I just have a cranking battery and a trolling motor battery and would like to keep it that way to save on weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>