Soliciting New Install Recommendation IP380

I'm hoping to install a diesel generator in an IP380 this spring. Looking for tips on locating it and best brand.

One I have studied and like is by Entec West...my friend also has this installed in his IP37 and we have photos over on www.ipphotos.com
Go there and enter entec into the search, the photos come right up.
... www.EntecWest.com

Not having a genset on out 35, i would recommend that you look into solar first, then a wind machine next like the D400, and then finally a genset. Of course, the genset is about the only way to go if you think you need AC at anchor.

Solar costs about 1500-2000 dollars
Wind D400 costs 2500 plus 1000 dollars for the pole
Gensets will cost 8000-10,000 dollars.

Something to think about.

Do you have solar or wind?

Hayden in Biscayne Bay, FL

I tried to buy an Entec West 4200D, their 4.2KW version a couple of weeks ago, and was told they are no longer selling them due to to economy. So I'm going with a Next Gen 3.5KW. A bit smaller, but about 30% cheaper too. I agree with your comments on solar/wind, but the admiral wants the option of AC & heat at anchor.

Jerry Budnick (who's last day at working is 6 Apr.....looking forward to sailing.........)

Thank you for your comments, Hayden. I check out the web site that you provided and also install photos. We've decided that it's too much expense, labor and loss of storage, mainly to have a/c at anchor. The A/C goes in this spring. Will post the result of that for benefit of other subscribers to this site.

Glynn

Thank you Jerry... Best wish on your retirement. Happy sailing!

I am also considering installing a diesel generator on my IP380. One question that has come up is whether to install a separate seacock for the raw water intake, or "t" off of the engine intake seacock, or the AC seacock, . Comments?