On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:49:03 +0000 (UTC), Harald Hannelius
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wrote:
Bruce in Bangkok wrote:
The problem with a fixed gen set in a 35 foot boat (I think the OP
said that) is where do you put it? I've seen them installed but
generally it turns out to be a compromise.

That size sailboat usually has such a relatively small engine anyway,
I've often wondered why someone doesn't market a combination primary
propulsion/genset. IOW, one engine that drives both the prop and the
generator. Seems it would help with the space problem as well as
weight distribution.

Oh, like the new Yanmar-set?

http://www.yanmarmarine.com/press/ar...ist=100&id=420

From the brief description I believe that the generator described is a
DC generator which in turn drives an inverter to produce AC.
Essentially the same system as the new Honda. If so it should solve a
lot of problems.


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