Installing Generator in cruiser

FASTTIMES · 02-01-2004, 04:16 PM

Anyone have any experience in installing a generator on a cruiser???

scottc · 02-01-2004, 04:53 PM

Bin there done it, what you need to know.

FASTTIMES · 02-02-2004, 03:53 PM

Scott-
I am looking into buying a cruiser, but the sizes I am looking at 26ft don't have gen's.. Can you tell me roughly what costs are involved.. I think it would cost over 5k, and if it did it probably won't be worth it..
Thanks
Travis

Cord · 02-02-2004, 04:42 PM

Just remember to use stainless threaded pipe for the exhaust! If you have trouble finding it, try contacting mcmaster-carr.

scottc · 02-02-2004, 05:07 PM

Total with everything about a 3.5 kw gen is going to be close to $5k. what are you looking to run on the boat? Maybe a portable 2kw Honda would be a better bet. Set it on the swim platform, tie it down and relax, DO NOT LEAVE IT RUNNING AND GO TO SLEEP!!!!!! Also invest in a good CO detector, mount it low in the cabin abour 12" off the floor.