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2005 sundancer 340. Currently has a Koehler 5kw has generator. Needs to be replaced. Suggestions on replacement. Thanks.
Or you could bravely go where few have gone…
For the same cost of a generator and probably less weight, put in a large lithium bank and seriously upgrade the main propulsion alternator to charge the lithium bank. Could work depending upon how you use your electricity? Sailboaters do it a lot and you probably run your main propulsion engine way more than the sailboaters.
The Fischer Panda diesel units run at a variable RPM based on load. I think it ranges from 2100 to 3200 IIRC. This also helps with fuel efficiency.Definitely get a generator that runs at 1800 RPM. The fasters ones that run at 3600 RPM produce far more vibration and sound. They also have a shorter life span since they run at twice the speed.
How old is your FP?The Fischer Panda diesel units run at a variable RPM based on load. I think it ranges from 2100 to 3200 IIRC. This also helps with fuel efficiency.
With approx 80 hrs now on our FP, I’d recommend it if buying new/diesel.
How old is your FP?
FP changed their engine supplier and are now using Kubota engines. This may resolve some of their reliability issues. They also don't seem to be advertising variable speed anymore, but also don't list the engine RPM on the spec sheets.
I know a lot of people that had older FP generators installed and hated them. They were loud and vibrated a lot because of the higher RPM. Also the older designed tended to eat themselves from the inside (metal shavings in the oil), and were hard to service because things like the water pump could only be accessed blind from the back side.
Edit - found the 7.5 kWh version runs at 3600 rpm.