Alternator wiring

[Lloyd Franks]

I am going to wire my outboard alternator to the boat's battery. Need there be a direct line to the battery, or can the altenator be wired to any spot in the circuit? Thanks.

[baldbaby2000]

In theory it doesn't have to be direct but I'd highly recommend that it be a dedicated set of wires to avoid electrical noise and possible damage to electronics.