Everything said makes sense. However, considering one can get a used generator and some of them might be in good shape, for 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of a new one, if I were to do that, would a 4KW suffice for a 48 volt system? My idea is just to have a back up that the electric motor can run off if the batteries are all used up.
Thanks!!
Angel A. Rebollo
--- In electricboats@
>
> I concur Dave -- the cost is prohibitive and hard to see how they can
> justify the prices..
>
>
> On Aug 7, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Dave Hackett wrote:
>
> > 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@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > 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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