I've certainly thought of it and do plan to do something along those lines,
however I can't understand how they charge $10K+ for an 8KW diesel generator
when I can buy a new 30HP pusher diesel for that price. If the generators
were in the more reasonable $3-$5K range, I think a lot of us would have
been buying them.
DaveH
-----Original Message-----
From: electricboats@
On Behalf Of rebollo.angel
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:35 PM
To: electricboats@
Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Diesel Generators for electric conversion
I take it nobody has a diesel generator onboard, or have thought about
adding one? Any opinions?
Thanks!
Angel A. Rebollo
--- In electricboats@
>
> Hello, I have a Catalina 30, and I have been reading the messages from
this fantastic group for the past couple of months. I have not decided yet
on which electric motor to use, what type of batteries to use, etc...
However, I learned about the 1 gallon of fuel rule, and in the interest of
safety, I am looking for a genset (we are planning in cruising in the
Bahamas next year).
>
> Right now there are very attractive prices in South Florida for marine
gensets, and I am seriously thinking to buy one if I get the right price.
Later on, I will get the electric motor and batteries. Given I have a 1989
Catalina 30 MKII, 30 feet, what characteristics would you be looking for on
a diesel generator? DC only, AC only, DC/AC, 110 & 230 volts, 12 volts as
well, how many kilowatts, remote start, sound guard, brand, etc... Any
advice provided will be welcome. Some models I have seen for sale are
Westerbeke 7.6BTD, and Kohler Diesel 3.5 or 4EOZ.
>
> Best regards,
> Angel A. Rebollo
>
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