TWL: 15 KW Onan
Subject: TWL: 15 KW Onan
From: Jim Alexander (jalexander127@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sun Sep 02 2001 - 11:28:02 EDT
In my search for a suitable vessel I came across yesterday a 44' Yacht with
a 15KW Onan. This is the single largest Genset I have seen on a boat this
size. The boat has dual a/c's, electric Fridge and electric range.
However, I have always been led to believe that it is extremely unwise to
run an genset under partial load. Since most other boats this size I have
seen get by with 8KW gen's, isn't this a little large and would it be
prudent to operate it just for say firing up the stove for a pot of coffee?
Jim
