Generator

[Phoenix_MD]

Not exactly - well, that wasn't THE REASON for equipping, but that is the only difference functionally.

We'll occasionally take trips away from civilization and having our own power source just extends our available time. (Running comfort systems happens to be a great bonus.)

We actually run a modular full enclosure for the boat - 2x twin berths (v-berth and cockpit,) and optional 1x full berth (aft.)

[Phoenix_MD]

My original post was out of curiosity more than anything. Until present day, when we needed (or wanted) a generator, we just brought a portable unit along.

I'm just curious if any other folks (besides us) have installed permanent systems in their rigs.

[phatdaddy]

Well, you gotta post pics.

What type of ac unit do you use.

[Phoenix_MD]

It's a portable heat pump a/c by haier that we did a bit of surgery on so it would aesthetically fit and still efficiently operate.

10,000 btu - 9.5 A @ 120 VAC (both heat and a/c modes)

We converted the control panel and display connections to standard network cable connections to facilitate remote mounting in an aesthetic location.

Will post pics as I am able... it works really great for a project that started as a couple hundred dollars and a what-if scenario.

I'll post pictures as I am able.

[phatdaddy]

Cool (pun intended)

[inaforty]

Fitting a marine genset into a V 20 would be a challenge. Not to say that it couldn't be done but would certainly take up some room. You would need a sea water intake with a strainer. Exhaust muffler and a blower with vents and hoses. Keep in mind that when installing the genset you want to make sure that it is serviceable with access to critical stuff like water pump,belts,etc.

I just changed the oil and filter and fuel filter on the genset in our 35' Bertram and there isn't a whole lot of room to work on it. My friend with a 35 Viking has it even worst with having to remove floor support to access everything.

We love the marine genset but even with it being a marine unit I wouldn't run it while we are sleeping. All it takes is a hose to fail and that genset is pumping water into the boat. We will run the AC before we go to sleep then use battery powered fans.

I would stick with the portable unit and run it on the swim platform. Install CO sensors and use it only while your awake. With the portable unit there is no belts,zincs,strainer,winterizing etc. I carry gas for the dingy on our Bertram every time we leave the dock and many boats still use portable tanks.

BTW our Honda EU 2000 would run a roof top RV AC no problem. I can't remember how large it was but it was pretty big (12k btu??).

[Phoenix_MD]

These are the first pictures - the stripping of the plastic housings and extension of the control panel harness.

Let me know if they can't be viewed - I will have to study further attaching pictures.

[inaforty]

Interesting!
How are you going to mount it? Maybe against the bulkhead going into the cuddy on the passenger side? However then it would exhaust the heat into your
cockpit enclosures. Looking forward to seeing how you go forward.

[randlemanboater]

Wow! A V-20 with a genset and AC, that is very COOL...(pun intended as well).

I am excited to see more pics of the whole setup.