There is/was a company that makes a AC generator that runs off your
main engine. But for the life of me I can't find or remember who they
are. Anybody know?


Thanks, Capt. Bill

Capt. Bill,

http://www.seafrost.com/ and money others were easy to google. You know
your boat and whether you can fit the equipment in.

Dave M.

On Apr 6, 7:00*pm, "David Martel" wrote:
Capt. Bill,

* *http://www.seafrost.com/and money others were easy to google. You know
your boat and whether you can fit the equipment in.

Dave M.

Your right Dave. If I had been looking for engine driven aircon or
refrigeration systems they are easy to Google up.

But I'm not looking for those. I'm looking for an engine driven AC
current generating system.

There was/is at least one company that made/makes one. I just can't
recall their name or find them on the web so far.

Perhaps you'll be able to easily Google that info up.

On Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:06:28 -0700 (PDT), "Capt.Bill"
wrote:

On Apr 6, 7:00*pm, "David Martel" wrote:
Capt. Bill,

* *http://www.seafrost.com/and money others were easy to google. You know
your boat and whether you can fit the equipment in.

Dave M.

Your right Dave. If I had been looking for engine driven aircon or
refrigeration systems they are easy to Google up.

But I'm not looking for those. I'm looking for an engine driven AC
current generating system.

There was/is at least one company that made/makes one. I just can't
recall their name or find them on the web so far.

Perhaps you'll be able to easily Google that info up.

Years ago there was someone offering a modification for a normal auto
alternator. Essentially to remove the diodes and use it as an A.C.
alternator.

Is this the type of devise that you are looking for?

Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)

"Bruce In Bangkok" wrote:

Years ago there was someone offering a modification for a normal
auto
alternator. Essentially to remove the diodes and use it as an A.C.
alternator.

Leece-Neville alternators had the AC terminations on the rear housing
as standard.

Also offered a firewall mounted transformer to provide 120VAC from the
alternator; however, since alternator output is frequency sensitive,
had to operate the engine at a fixed RPM if you needed 60 HZ.

Didn't sell a lot of transformers, BTW.

Lew

On Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:00:18 GMT, "Lew Hodgett"
wrote:


"Bruce In Bangkok" wrote:

Years ago there was someone offering a modification for a normal
auto
alternator. Essentially to remove the diodes and use it as an A.C.
alternator.

Leece-Neville alternators had the AC terminations on the rear housing
as standard.

Also offered a firewall mounted transformer to provide 120VAC from the
alternator; however, since alternator output is frequency sensitive,
had to operate the engine at a fixed RPM if you needed 60 HZ.

Didn't sell a lot of transformers, BTW.

Lew

I only remember the adverts in magazines. Never actually saw one. With
today's electronics I think it would be easier just to run an
inverter.
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)

On Apr 7, 8:17*pm, Bruce In Bangkok wrote:
On Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:06:28 -0700 (PDT), "Capt.Bill"





wrote:
On Apr 6, 7:00 pm, "David Martel" wrote:
Capt. Bill,

http://www.seafrost.com/andmoney others were easy to google. You know
your boat and whether you can fit the equipment in.

Dave M.

Your right Dave. If I had been looking for engine driven aircon or
refrigeration systems they are easy to Google up.

But I'm not looking for those. I'm looking for an engine driven AC
current generating system.

There was/is at least one company that made/makes one. I just can't
recall their name or find them on the web so far.

Perhaps you'll be able to easily Google that info up.

Years ago there was someone offering a modification for a normal auto
alternator. Essentially to remove the diodes and use it as an A.C.
alternator.

Is this the type of devise that you are looking for?

Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

No, not really Bruce. But thanks for playing. :-)

It's driving me nuts, because I remember seeing and reading about this
thing in the past. But for the life of me I can't think of the name of
it. It ran off the main engine to give you 120v power while you were
underway. It may have been a high output DC alternator coupled with an
inverter to give you sable power at varying RPMs. Or you may have had
to run at a consistant RPM. I just can't recall the details.

On Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:35:14 -0700 (PDT), "Capt.Bill" wrote:
It's driving me nuts, because I remember seeing and reading about this
thing in the past. But for the life of me I can't think of the name of
it. It ran off the main engine to give you 120v power while you were
underway. It may have been a high output DC alternator coupled with an
inverter to give you sable power at varying RPMs. Or you may have had
to run at a consistant RPM. I just can't recall the details.

Are you thinking of the Yanmar flywheel generator??
It's driven by the main engine. In fact, it bolts onto the back of the
engine between the bellhousing and the gearbox, thus becomng part of
the drive train.
Here's a link to some info, see if this rings a bell::
http://www.boatingoz.com.au/default....ws%2F13034%2F0

Rick .

"Capt.Bill" wrote in news:7101b586-0d9e-4cfa-
:

There is/was a company that makes a AC generator that runs off your
main engine. But for the life of me I can't find or remember who they
are. Anybody know?


Thanks, Capt. Bill


Harbor Freight has a 10KW monster with electronic voltage regulation that
will run off any mover for around $299 or $399. It's beautifully made by
the Chinese, of course. The diameter of it is about the same as a charging
alternator, but it's about 24" long with a voltmeter and two outlets on the
back, properly circuit breakered.

Shouldn't be hard to mount. It needs to turn 3600 RPM but pulley selection
can get it close to 60 Hz....probably close enough to operate most anything
at cruising speed.

On Apr 6, 7:37*pm, Larry wrote:
"Capt.Bill" wrote in news:7101b586-0d9e-4cfa-
:

There is/was a company that makes a AC generator that runs off your
main engine. But for the life of me I can't find or remember who they
are. Anybody know?

Thanks, Capt. Bill

Harbor Freight has a 10KW monster with electronic voltage regulation that
will run off any mover for around $299 or $399. *It's beautifully made by
the Chinese, of course. *The diameter of it is about the same as a charging
alternator, but it's about 24" long with a voltmeter and two outlets on the
back, properly circuit breakered.

Shouldn't be hard to mount. *It needs to turn 3600 RPM but pulley selection
can get it close to 60 Hz....probably close enough to operate most anything
at cruising speed.

Thanks Larry. More power than the guy needs and I was looking for a
more ready to go marine system.

There was one out there. Just can't seem to find it.