Genset placement for Leopard 40

[gbillman]

Has anyone installed a genset in their forward port lazarette?? If so, did you put a breather vent in or is ambient airflow in that area sufficient?

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[ShaktisBoy]

What year? We have an 07 and that locker has plenty of air.

[gbillman]

Thanks for reply. 06...is that where your genset is??

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[ShaktisBoy]

That's where it was. I am replacing the 6k northern
Lights with a combo Water-maker, DC generator, scuba Compressor, and automotive style Air-conditioner for time away from the marina.

[Heg]

Originally Posted by ShaktisBoy

That's where it was. I am replacing the 6k northern
Lights with a combo Water-maker, DC generator, scuba Compressor, and automotive style Air-conditioner for time away from the marina.

We require a set up like that on our new boat. What brand/combo are you using please?

[ShaktisBoy]

I started with a Aquagen from aquamarine inc in Washington. I have since built my own on a bench utilizing a bigger engine so I can run 3 of 4 items at one time. New unit is 15.8 hp sitting on a frame and rail system that fits in the same footprint as the Northern lights. The scuba compressor is removable via a quick attach frame and belt so I can keep the sound shield on most of the time.

[gbillman]

Thanks for everyone's advice. Here is the finished product...a 6.5kw kohler and dedicated 25 gal diesel tank in the forward/port lazarette of our Leopard 40. I moved the 100 gal water tank that used to occupy the space into the fwd/stbd lazaratte with its mate. Love the setup so far.