{"id":57,"date":"2012-07-05T23:44:51","date_gmt":"2012-07-05T23:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/svecho.com\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2012-07-06T11:56:50","modified_gmt":"2012-07-06T11:56:50","slug":"generator-install","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/svecho.com\/?page_id=57","title":{"rendered":"Generator Install"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In preparation for our trip we installed a 5KW Northern Lights generator. \u00a0There were several things we wanted to accomplish in choosing the location where we would put the unit. \u00a0Since it was heavy, we wanted to keep it as low as possible and centered. \u00a0In addition, we wanted to keep the garage space open, tuck it in space that was not well used, and still allow for good access for maintenance. \u00a0The generator was dropped in from the garage and slid into place through the bulkhead. \u00a0The hole in the bulkhead later becomes the maintenance access door.<\/p>\n

The ideal spot turned out to be in the space \"\"<\/a>
\n<\/a>behind the main engine in the aft cabin. \u00a0This worked because the area behind the engine in a 2 cabin 473 was really not usable as a berth anyway and became largely a storage area. \u00a0In this photo you can see the double berth area and a little of the area behind the engine.
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\nHere you can see the area just behind the engine. \u00a0One of the complications is that the hot water heater used to live in this spot. \u00a0We found a cylindrical shaped heater from Isotherm which was installed under the swim platform in the stern. \u00a0We installed a lee board along the length of the area to define the berth and separate out both the generator and the storage areas from the sleeping area. \u00a0The generator floor is lifted about 4 inches above the hull to leave space for the vent hoses.<\/p>\n

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While the berth floor was out we took the opportunity fabricate a new beam that would allow a place to store our gang plank under the berth<\/p>\n

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Here are the first couple of floor panels under the berth that cover the gang plank. \u00a0the plank is great for the occasional times we tie up stern to, but it was a real pain to store.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Since we had another engine now, we needed to have a separate fuel filter to protect it. \u00a0We took the old main engine filter and dedicated it to the generator. \u00a0For the main engine we installed a dual filter system so the if one engine filter plugs up we can instantly switch to the other.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>On the garage side we wanted to leave the area as open as possible but still account for access to the working side of the generator. \u00a0The solution was to install doors in the floor and wall that were easy to open.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Slide back the hinged floor panels, open the hinged wall panel, and open up the generator sound shield.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>All the common maintenance tasks like oil checking and filter changes are done from this side. \u00a0The opening floor and wall make access a breeze.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Here the sound shield is installed and we are starting to trim out. \u00a0Notice the hinged cover to allow easy access to the filters.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\u00a0The controls went in at the navigation station just below the D.C. panel.<\/p>\n

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Finished Product<\/p>\n

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