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Has anyone converted an RV generator, or stationary power generator to boat usage?
Reason I'm asking (and we haven't even purchase our next boat yet, so I don't even know if I will need this) is I have a really nice 4 cylinder Onan 10kw 110v output generator. It came out of an ambulance bus (that's another story). Runs great, REALLY smooth, REALLY quiet compared to many 3 cylinder Onans, and absolutely SIPS fuel! Less than the 7.5kw Onan in our RV.
Seems to me that it would be relatively straight forward to:
Any comments/input?
Let the Flaming begin!
Reason I'm asking (and we haven't even purchase our next boat yet, so I don't even know if I will need this) is I have a really nice 4 cylinder Onan 10kw 110v output generator. It came out of an ambulance bus (that's another story). Runs great, REALLY smooth, REALLY quiet compared to many 3 cylinder Onans, and absolutely SIPS fuel! Less than the 7.5kw Onan in our RV.
Seems to me that it would be relatively straight forward to:
- remove the existing radiator
- install marine heat exchanger (some thought would be needed to correctly size the exchanger)
- install a raw water pump, either electric, or running off of the existing fan pulley, or direct drive
- plumb in raw water from thru-hull or sea chest to heat exchanger, return overboard
- install a raw water strainer with shut-off
- run fuel supply and return lines, replacing all lines on the engine with marine rated fuel lines
- tie into the existing boat electrical system, replacing any wiring needed with marine approved wiring
- run wiring/mount remote operation panel to cabin
Any comments/input?
Let the Flaming begin!