2nd Hand Information...
Anton, I have a C-30 and I've heard many good things about the Panda gen sets. Some have been installed on C-30's, so I'm sure you'll find room for one on your C-36. I believe the layout of our boats is similar, so this may be helpful to you. I've heard of two places to install the set: The port lazarette and the aft quarterberth. Personally, I'd choose the lazarette, but some people already had a lot of equipment installed there (inverters, water heaters, etc) and didn't want to re-configure everything, so they chose the berth, which, in their words "was used only as storage space". The limited feedback I've heard is that these gen sets are very quiet and sip small amounts of fuel. Installation requires a mounting surface, a fuel feed line, return line, exhaust port & cooling intake, connectivity to a starting battery and your house A/C system. Not a small job, but definitely do-able. I had a gen set on an older powerboat my parents had when we were growing up. It was a luxury I sorely miss! We had icemakers, A/C and refridgeration that was larger & more effective than any 12-volt system could be. Imagine having all of the conveniences of the dock without the cost, hassle, or annoying neighbors! If you've got the means, I'd highly recommend one. It will really change your cruising experience! I hope this helps! Here's a link to find out more: http://www.pacificnauticalpower.com/Panda.htm Good luck! Allen Schweitzer s/v Drambuie C-30 Hull# 632
