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Balmar 6-Series Light Duty Dual Foot Marine Alternator
Item: #861603 | Part Number: Not Selected$688.00 - $856.99
Description
The Balmar 6-Series Light Duty Dual Foot Marine Alternator is a compact, high-output charging solution designed for recreational marine engines. Built to replace most OEM alternators, it delivers reliable performance with dual fan cooling and Smart Ready® technology, making it ideal for modest charging upgrades on gasoline and diesel vessels.
Balmar 6-Series Light Duty Dual Foot Marine Alternator Item # 861603
Description
Balmar 6-Series Light Duty Alternators are designed for recreational marine applications and are engineered to replace most OEM alternators on a wide variety of marine gasoline and diesel engines. These alternators deliver high-output performance in a compact, small-case package and are available in common mounting configurations.
Features:
- Designed for recreational marine applications
- Ideal for modest charging upgrades
- Dual fan cooling
- High airflow frame
- Maximum RPM: 12,000
- Recommended for use with Balmar multi-stage voltage regulators (Sold with alternators in kits or separately)
- Engineered to replace most OEM alternators on a wide variety of marine gasoline and diesel engines
- Utilizes Balmar's patented Smart Ready® Technology
- Internal Regulation is a feature unique to the 6-Series alternator
- Enables the alternator to be used with smart Balmar external regulation, or as a stand-alone, internally regulated alternator system
- Fixed, 14.1-volt charge controller is ideal as a built-in back-up regulator for the cruiser, or as a full-time regulator for systems where smart, multi-stage regulation is not required
- If battery loads are relatively small and your engine is running frequently, the alternator's internal regulator may be sufficient to support your electrical needs without external regulation
- If your vessel utilizes larger deep-cycle battery banks or the engine's duty cycle is less frequent (as is the case in most sailing applications), the 6-Series Alternator combines and works seamlessly with Balmar's ARS-5Vage Regulator or Max Charge Voltage Regulator
- USCG Title 33, ISO, SAE and CE Compliant
Pulley Designations:
- "SV" = 1/2" Single Pulley
- "DV" = 1/2" Dual Vee
- "K6" = K-6 Serpentine
- "J10" = J-10 AltMount® Serpentine
The selection process includes the following steps:
- Step 1: Determine your vessel's electrical load
- Step 2: Identify your existing battery bank technology and capacity
- Step 3: Select your optimum alternator output
- Step 4: Identify the alternator mounting style present on your engine
- Step 5: Determine your belt and pulley requirements
- Step 6: Select additional charging system options
Note: Balmar's 1/2" Deep Vee Pulleys (single and dual) can accept a 3/8" and 7/16" belts
Part Numbers for Balmar 6-Series Light Duty Dual Foot Marine Alternator
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sv Lean Times from
Balmar altenator
Fits and works. But this review requires 50 words minimum.
Date published: 2025-03-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Joe R. from
Great instructions
I really appreciate that the Balmar company has gone to great lengths to make it easy for a non-professional to install the unit. There is ample signage on the unit itself, and the instructions are clear and thorough. Another brand I had purchased previously to save some $ had no instructions, assuming the installer was experienced. I also appreciated that the unit came ready for external regulation.
Date published: 2024-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mr.Pete from
Great alternator.
Just started the motor after 4 years of inactivity and the new alternator works great!
Date published: 2023-06-28
Questions
Most importantly what is the rmp output curve ? Diesels run 1500 to 1800 rpms. Many of not most diesel boats are twin engine. how best are the alternators regulated ?
Please see the attached image with the output curves. Balmar has great multi stage regulators. This item number only includes the alternator but we do sell the regulators separately or in kits that include the alternator, regulator, temperature sensors and mounting hardware. If you need assistance in choosing the correct size/type for your application, the experts at Balmar technical support can assist: Phone: 1.360.435.6100 Hours: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm EST, Monday – Friday
Date published: 2023-11-22
Why does the picture show a single-foot unit while the title says "dual foot"? That is likely to lead someone to purchase the wrong unit.
This is a stock photo from the manufacturer, when using the drop down on the item you can then select either single, dual or Serpentine.
Date published: 2024-07-30