Portable Diesel Generators - Safer On Boats ?

pistolepistole Member Posts: 158 ✭✭
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Hi guys. Am considering adding a portable generator on my 330 to replace the Kohler 7.3. Having read up on the pitfalls associated with a petrol powered portable generator on a boat , am now having a serious look at some small portable diesel powered generators (between 5 to 7 kva).

As I understand the issue with petrol powered portable gensets

- CO2 emission,
- if installed in engine compartment , the fuel tank vents to air,
- exhaust routing,
- cooling issues,
- ignition safety.

Would these be different with a diesel setup ?

Thanks.
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You still have CO. Carbon monoxide. CO2 is Carbon dioxide like in beer lol. Whats wrong with your current generator?? 
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Also a portable diesel would be fairly heavy. 
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,240 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How would you handle fuel? A second tank?
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  • Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    Lightest one I could find is 400+ lbs, and doesn't include a fuel tank.
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  • VancleVectorVancleVector Member Posts: 1 ✭
    I think 7KVA portable generator might be good. Diesel or gas depends on your needs.


    I have a 6k propane generator, lasts about 4 hours on a 20lb tank, but since propane is for ever I plan on getting a large tank installed and feeding my dryer, generator and stove from the one tank.

    I'm happy with mine. how ever it's important to remember that power from propane will cost you double the cost of power from diesel fuel as propane has a lot less "energy" when compared to diesel.

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  • pistolepistole Member Posts: 158 ✭✭
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  • pistolepistole Member Posts: 158 ✭✭
    edited July 2018
    Not sure if oem , but it's on the boat
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