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Replaced!  Reference first post.

Greg

Thanks for the info, Stu,  I do suspect all my wiring.  Every time I've inspected anything so far, I've had to replace it.  Evidently lightning can generate so much heat, it can cause insulation to just evaporate!  I've got bare wires and wires that are welded together in some places, but at least all my engine wiring is good now.

I'll check out the sites you mentioned.

I think there were four, Ken, but I'd have to go down to the marina a count them to be sure.

Thanks for the info, Ron!

Sorry, I don't have all that, KWKloeber.  A thief stole the alternator after it was off the engine.  Actually he was going to go check out a boat shop for a replacement, but he disappeared on me, so I no longer have the unit.  Whatever the stock unit was in 1987.

Thanks for the offer, dfloeter.  I may take you up on that if I can't find a new or rebuilt one anywhere.

My boat was struck by lightning almost a year ago.  I'm based at Merritt Island, FLorida.  There was a fire in the cabin which fire crews were able to get out quickly.  Anyway the cabin batteries are gone (melted by the fire) and all the wiring is pretty much fried.

I bought a new starter battery and tried to start the engine, but the wiring there was fried too.  I've replaced the wiring harness and a fuse and several other pieces.  I eventually got the engine to turn over and start, but the alternator caught fire.  So, where I am right now is... looking for an alternator for a Universal engine M-25XP.  The boat was built in 1987.  Where is the best place to find a new or rebuilt alternator.  Any suggestions?