[C320-list] Diesel Genset Installation

[Allan S. Field]

Rick - Following is a thread of what I have in my archives re: genset.  Hope
it helps! - Allan Field

GENERATOR

Allen, I'm thinking about the Honda 2000. I have a 16,000 BTU Air
Conditioner and it requires 13 amps for startup. The Honda should handle it.
But before I spend the bucks I'm planning to try out a friends. I'll let you
know how it goes. I thought about a permanent install of a diesel model, but
can't get over the prices or the thought of putting another hole in the
hull.
Cheers, Bryan
From: Chris Burti [mailto:cburti at yahoo.com]

Allen,
I've begun studying the process. Right now, the Maxvolt Whisper 3.5 Kw looks
the most promising (and pricey). It is not much bigger that the AC unit,
including its sound enclosure. It has a wet exhaust and is a diesel. Someone
installed one in the port aft locker and posted an excellent 'how-to' with
photos...whenever the Assoc. site returns.

Hi Allan:
 
I installed the Mastervolt generator and posted on the 320 site. What can I
do for you?
 
Regards,
Robert Lupton
LIFE SAVER #819

Howdy Allan,
Sorry for the delay, out and about trying to catch some wind. I've whistled
for it and scratched the backstays, still no wind here in South Florida.
Mastervolt's site http://www.mastervolt.com/products.asp  Diesel single
cylinder Kubota water cooled engine. Eats up about 1/3 gallon per hour and
never gets shut off when we are anchored. Cost was $11,000 installed with
the remote control panel and split wet/dry exhaust system. It weighed in at
around 200 lb. and I lead ballasted with 300 lb. starboard in the cubby
above the battery box and in the box as well. Air conditioning (the reason I
installed the generator) at 16,000 BTU runs the genset to about 60% of
capacity together with the battery charging system on. It will run at
maximum capacity if I turn all 120 volt equipment (microwave, hot water
heater, TV, VCR, etc.) on with air conditioning at the same time. 

I would do it again and now look at it as essential equipment. The
installation is not that difficult and I wouldn't be afraid to tackle it
myself for a savings of a few thousand dollars. I would add the option of a
steel plate they offer (a $400 piece of steel, wow) to cut down on sound and
vibration. The additional weight of 80 kgs. held me back on the first go
around. But if the air conditioner was located under the salon seat (port
side) as I have seen others do, the weight would not be as much of a factor
or concern. I have heard good things about Norpro with its two cylinder 1800
RPM (the Mastervolt 120 volt is 3000 RPM) set up but again it is another 100
lb. or so heavier. Price tag on the Norpro is about $6500. Fisher-Panda also
makes a really nice unit but cost is really way up there. 
 
Regards,
Robert
From: Nabitt at aol.com 


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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sulewski
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:52 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Diesel Genset Installation

Has anyone learned of, or considered, a small diesel genset installation
(Panda or NextGen) on a 320?

 

Thanks.