[C320-list] Generators

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Thanks Allan, 
This is why this list is fantastic! I put out a request, what an hour ago and already have an answer. 

Thanks, 
Herb 




----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:47:32 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Generators 

Herb - Following is what I have from my archives. - Allan 

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 


-----Original Message----- 
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com 
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
hcreech at comcast.net 
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 7:42 PM 
To: C320-List 
Subject: [C320-list] Generators 

Hate to bring this subject up again but need advice. My wife loves to anchor 
out, but we only have a limited window due to the hot humid Baltimore 
summers. I am considering adding a diesel generator to my 99' boat, but it 
has to run all systems including my 16k BTU Cruise Air. I know that all the 
previous discussions dealt with portable generators that were not capable of 
running AC. Has anyone on the list installed one or does anyone have a 
recommendation? I always thought that an installed generator was about 16K, 
a budget breaker, but I think they have come down in price. Any advise 
appreciated. 

Thanks, 
Herb Creech 
Cloud Chaser 606