[C38] Diesel Generator

Mon Mar 30 21:33:10 EDT 2009

Max, please share your info on the diesel generator, I'm interested.

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max Soto
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 6:22 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] Diesel Generator

Hi Tom,

I definitely want to go with a permanent installed Marine generator in order
to run my air conditioning at anchor. You did a hell of a job with your
sound shield and thanks a lot for you input!! This way will be a lot cheaper
tan the price of a marine gen, but if I want it to be permanent, I think
this will be the right option......

Anybody on the list have installed a diesel gen on their boats?? 

Any toughts will be appreciated.

Regards,

Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

2009/3/30 Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>

Hi Max,

You may not want to duplicate what I did.  Instead of buying  diesel genset,
I used a 3kw air cooled generator.  I through away the frame and gas tank
and put the motor/generator in a sound enclosure.  It was a very big job but
I use the genset enclosure as a helm seat also.  The genset over the helm
seat is very quiet in the cabin, being as far as you can get from us and
still be on the boat.  The stern area is also downwind from us.

The sound enclosure and additional muffler make the genset almost totally
quiet.  You can't hear it from the cabin when it is running.  We lost no
storage space and gained an elevated helm seat but it was an enormous job
making the sound enclosure.  It is made from 1/2" plywood, lined with lead
backed foam sound deadening material and finally covered by aluminum
sheeting on the interior.  The enclosure is vented on the bottom for hot air
exiting of the engine and generator portions of the genset.  The intakes for
the carb, engine cooling and generator cooling are all separate from the
ends of the enclosure.

I have tested the internal temps on a hot day with the genset running at
full load and it never gets over about 15f above ambient temperatures
inside.  The muffler is wrapped in heat wrap cloth to insulate it from
adding heat inside the enclosure.

The genset runs on a 6 gal gasoline tank when in use but I have a cushion to
cover the genset instead of the gas tank when used as a helm seat.  The rope
starter is led through a slot in the lid so it can be cranked without
lifting the lid.  The choke is accessed from a lever on the front.  I also
installed an engine kill switch on the outside of the enclosure so you can
crank and stop the genset without lifting the gas tank or lid.

Since these pictures were taken, I have put a deflector and grill over the
engine intake which made it even quieter.

I looked at several diesel gensets before I took this route.  We have an
inverter on board so even in winter when we don't carry the genset we still
have 120v service.  I use the genset on my other lake boat as well since the
genset is portable.  The sound enclosure is heavy but you would be amazed at
how quiet we tamed this beast.  My remedy isn't exactly a match for a good
diesel genset but it was cheaper, portable, lighter, doesn't rob any storage
space, and it gives us a high helm seat making it much more enjoyable from
the helm seat with the fantastic view using it.  I have a small block and
tackle on the backstay to lift the genset to access the rear locker. I can
lift the genset one handed with this arrangement.

Sorry I couldn't help you on a diesel genset but I did want to answer your
question.

If you are an idiot like me and decide to go this route, I will be glad to
give your more information and photos.

Good luck.

Tom Troncalli

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From: Max <mailto:maxsoto at gmail.com>  Soto 

To: tdtron at earthlink.net;Catalina 38 Listserve
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Sent: 3/30/2009 4:58:13 PM 

Subject: Re: [C38] Measurement request

Hi Tom, 

What kind of gen set are you using?? I'm planning to install a diesel gen
but haven't decide wich one yet..
-- 
Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

2009/3/30 Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>

Here is a picture of our microwave and air conditioner. I hope it comes
through.  They are in the navigation station foot well.  This area was
essentially useless so we used it for the microwave and air conditioner.
The water pump for the air conditioner is under the quarter berth where it
is easy to service and quiet.

The microwave works from a transfer switch which allows us to use it with
shore power, genset, or inverter.

The location of the microwave under the navigation station is also very
convenient to the galley.

Tom Troncalli

Renata hull #95

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From: Joseph <mailto:jlaunie at cox.net>  Launie 

To: Catalina 38 Listserve <mailto:listserve at catalina38.org> 

Sent: 3/30/2009 3:29:03 PM 

Subject: Re: [C38] Measurement request

Charles,
    On Macavity we installed a small microwave in the galley by inserting it
in the bulkhead with the oven extending into the locker. We installed it in
the aft cabin side, above the fridge. I am going to the boat this wekend and
will send a picture. Joe Launie/Macavity 

Charles wrote: 

I am thinking of installing a microwave oven on the port-side shelf just
forward of the galley.  I am about 700 miles from my boat, so I was
wondering if someone a bit closer could send me the shelf measurement
(height and depth)? 
Why a microwave?  We drink a lot of tea,  noodles, an soup and I have the
inverter capacity to run a 700 watt microwave. Microwave dimensions are:
18" wide,  11 5/8 high, 13 1/2 deep. 

Thanks, 
Charles Finn 
Mighty Quinn,  #114 
Great Lakes 

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