"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:32:02 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:
It currently has a Kohler 5kw gas generator.

What would be the replacement cost if:

a) I got the same unit as a replacement

or

b) I replaced it with a diesel generator (and had to add a small diesel
fuel
tank)

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Sticking with the same fuel (gas) will be more convenient and less
cost up front. I installed a Kohler 7.5 KW gas generator in my old
boat and I belive the cost with installation was about 8 or $9K.

So I'm I'm not that far off in figuring about $5 to 7k for a replacement 5KW
Kohler?

Last
year I installed a 20KW Kohler diesel with a sound shield in the GB49
and the total cost was around $19K of which installation was about $6K
and the sound shield (highly recommended) about 1K. Diesel gensets
tend to cost about 20 to 30% more than gas, but are cheaper to run and
possibly more reliable.

I agree. But installing a diesel generator would require installing a
separate tank, and I'm not sure that it's worth it.




Speaking to DSKs point, I would seriously reconsider the decision to
buy a boat with gas engines unless it is under 10,000 lbs or so. Even
then I would still consider diesels knowing that you use your boat a
lot, and that you might be interested in longer range. Operating
costs are about 50% less with diesel, range about 100% greater and
resale value considerably higher, especially with a heavier boat.

I can't get a boat that draws over 2 1/2 to 3 feet, or I won't be able to
get through some of the areas I run through on the winter low tides. I need
outboards.