kpinnn
Senior Member
Ok, my last thread delt with repair generator or go inverter and larger house bank with solar. I decided to go with generator and add some solar (330 Watts. ) So now the question is do I repair the Generator or replace with another and what type. The Westerbeke has 960 hours on it. The Diesel runs well, the generator smoked no output. I can replace generator portion, back end with rebuilt or new. Both are available. The problem is removing. The marina supposed to do the work wants to remove the engine and generator one piece. This will be difficult as the generator is to the left of a small door, large enough to slide the unit out after removing the mounts and parts of the sound box. Then the unit needs to be rotated about 20 degrees clockwise to come through the opening. it will just fit. The generator will have to be lifted by human power up about 2 1/2 feet to the salon the up again out the door and over the deck rails. A lot of work and I see tons of damage possibilities. I propose just rotating so the back end is at the door and replacing the back end, OR should I bite the bullet and replace the whole unit with another brand. I seem to remember other sayings the generator portion has given them problems and have had to replace it twice. Any experience or thoughts I would appreciate.
Ken
PS something smaller in size would be a welcome but I see nothing smaller.
Ken
PS something smaller in size would be a welcome but I see nothing smaller.