Fixing to close on a 37c in a few weeks. I would be interested in hearing from those of you that have installed a generator. Some pictures to share with the rest of us would be great. Thank you, Lester
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H37C gensets.
A lot of the owners must be sailing Lester. I have discussed this issue many times with other owners. All agree that they would move their hot water tank and install the genset behind the engine. I only know of one person who has one, Blaise Pierson. You might contact him through the Owner's Directory or maybe he will see this. My own plan is to tie a Honda 2000 somewhere on the deck.
A lot of the owners must be sailing Lester. I have discussed this issue many times with other owners. All agree that they would move their hot water tank and install the genset behind the engine. I only know of one person who has one, Blaise Pierson. You might contact him through the Owner's Directory or maybe he will see this. My own plan is to tie a Honda 2000 somewhere on the deck.
Honda 1000
I have a Honda 1000 (ebay special) that works well and take very little room. Of course, it won't run an AC but it does a good job charging the batteries and the like....
I have a Honda 1000 (ebay special) that works well and take very little room. Of course, it won't run an AC but it does a good job charging the batteries and the like....
Gen.set
Have a Yamaha 1000 that i aquired[sp]after Andrew that has done me well[including 5000BTU AC.]But would highly recommend Honda 2000 as it has capability to run everything you could possiby have and still have reserve.Friend just replaced his one lung diesel gen.[unknown capacity]on his Willard Trawler and couldn't be happier.Only downside is gas on board,but you'll probably have that anyway for tender.Honda makes a nice cover for it and IT IS QUITE!If mine ever gives up,that is the route i'll take.
Have a Yamaha 1000 that i aquired[sp]after Andrew that has done me well[including 5000BTU AC.]But would highly recommend Honda 2000 as it has capability to run everything you could possiby have and still have reserve.Friend just replaced his one lung diesel gen.[unknown capacity]on his Willard Trawler and couldn't be happier.Only downside is gas on board,but you'll probably have that anyway for tender.Honda makes a nice cover for it and IT IS QUITE!If mine ever gives up,that is the route i'll take.
37C with Gen Set
Here is a link on Yachtworld that has a genset installed under aft cockpit seats...
Here is a link on Yachtworld that has a genset installed under aft cockpit seats...
Walt's Link.
A genset in the aft lockers!? That would scare me, how about the rest of you. I cannot imagine not having easy access to the rudder post and quadrant. A vent over the emergency tiller hole is a neat idea(so long as you keep "this side up"). That's a heck of a price on that boat, $37000, the way it is equipped. Genset, furling main, and radar are expensive items. It looks to have a raw-water cooled 2QM20 though.
A genset in the aft lockers!? That would scare me, how about the rest of you. I cannot imagine not having easy access to the rudder post and quadrant. A vent over the emergency tiller hole is a neat idea(so long as you keep "this side up"). That's a heck of a price on that boat, $37000, the way it is equipped. Genset, furling main, and radar are expensive items. It looks to have a raw-water cooled 2QM20 though.
Honda 2000.
Hi Johnnie, yes the Honda 2000 will run a 5K unit. It should also run my 12K Mermaid but I have not actually tried it. I am buying one anyway. I have decided to go this route rather than solar and/or wind generation. There are other threads around HOW claiming that the H2000 runs their 15K and 16K units. I also know that my dockmate's H2000 will NOT run his 16K unit on a new H386. We think he can fix that problem with a "Hard Start Kit", see Related Link. The H2000 has the amps to run the compressor, 13 to 15, but has trouble starting the compressor(over 20 amps). But a 5K or 10K unit would be no problem.
Hi Johnnie, yes the Honda 2000 will run a 5K unit. It should also run my 12K Mermaid but I have not actually tried it. I am buying one anyway. I have decided to go this route rather than solar and/or wind generation. There are other threads around HOW claiming that the H2000 runs their 15K and 16K units. I also know that my dockmate's H2000 will NOT run his 16K unit on a new H386. We think he can fix that problem with a "Hard Start Kit", see Related Link. The H2000 has the amps to run the compressor, 13 to 15, but has trouble starting the compressor(over 20 amps). But a 5K or 10K unit would be no problem.
Hey Ed
Ed I also have the 12k mermaid and have tried my friends Honda 2000. It started and ran it. My only concern was if it was not getting optimum power would it damage the compressor. It seemed to not put out quite as much air as it normally would at the dock. Maybe it was just my imagination. According to the amp draw of the Mermaid it should be ok.
Ed I also have the 12k mermaid and have tried my friends Honda 2000. It started and ran it. My only concern was if it was not getting optimum power would it damage the compressor. It seemed to not put out quite as much air as it normally would at the dock. Maybe it was just my imagination. According to the amp draw of the Mermaid it should be ok.
thanks Ed
Thanks Ed. Congratulations on your retirement. I think I'll go ahead and put the honda 2000 on my christmas wish list. hehehe. Maybe my wife is listening.
Thanks Ed. Congratulations on your retirement. I think I'll go ahead and put the honda 2000 on my christmas wish list. hehehe. Maybe my wife is listening.
Hmmmm!
I'd like to add a point to the mix. A hard start kit is NOT designed to use as a starter for any equipment. A hard start kit is used to get a little more life out of an old compresser that draws a little too much current on start up. I experimented with a refrigerator using a 400watt inverter and a 3 in 1 hard start kit. Blew the breaker everytime even though the refer. was rated at 90 watts. Before you invest a lot of money be sure it'll work. Ron
I'd like to add a point to the mix. A hard start kit is NOT designed to use as a starter for any equipment. A hard start kit is used to get a little more life out of an old compresser that draws a little too much current on start up. I experimented with a refrigerator using a 400watt inverter and a 3 in 1 hard start kit. Blew the breaker everytime even though the refer. was rated at 90 watts. Before you invest a lot of money be sure it'll work. Ron
Kevin
There's a good possibility that you are running on reduced voltage. By putting a high demand on the generator you may be getting less voltage. The unit will run, but you're not doing it a lot of good. Residential units are designed to run on voltages from 208 to 240 because of the fluctuation in the voltage sent from the power company. When they get out of that range AC's start breaking down. This is one of the reasons for power being shut down in spots in the hot weather. It's too keep the voltage from going too low (one of the reasons). They don't want to buy new AC's for everyone in town. I would check my voltage while under load to be sure everything is okay... Ron
There's a good possibility that you are running on reduced voltage. By putting a high demand on the generator you may be getting less voltage. The unit will run, but you're not doing it a lot of good. Residential units are designed to run on voltages from 208 to 240 because of the fluctuation in the voltage sent from the power company. When they get out of that range AC's start breaking down. This is one of the reasons for power being shut down in spots in the hot weather. It's too keep the voltage from going too low (one of the reasons). They don't want to buy new AC's for everyone in town. I would check my voltage while under load to be sure everything is okay... Ron
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