Hi Shawn, I recall seeing the water generator too, but the tinkerers probably gave up on it because as alternator output increases so does the prop drag. You are adding a brake to the boat. Because of that, I think the boys all went with the wind driven versions of generators: They work at anchor when you need power, and you can stow them while sailing. The water driven generator only works when the boat is moving Connie ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.