Generator recommendation for 330 Express

[jcherubini]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2005, 330 Express which needs a diesel generator replacement.

I am trying to get away from replacing it with a Fisher Panda and was wondering if anyone could reommend another make/model that would physically fit into the boat given the tight clearances.

Thank you.

Jim

 

[mg1826]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2005, 330 Express which needs a diesel generator replacement.

I am trying to get away from replacing it with a Fisher Panda and was wondering if anyone could reommend another make/model that would physically fit into the boat given the tight clearances.

Thank you.

Jim

Good morning Jim,

I have a 2007 330 Express and the Fisher Panda was replaced last year with a Next-Gen marine generator. So far so good with it and I haven't had any issues. It sits in an enclosure that helps mitigate some sound and vibration. My boat is also located in RI if you wanted to see it.

 

[Fishtales]

I'd do some research and look for size compatible units. I'm sure there are a few out there by now.

 

[LadyG]

Good morning Jim,

I have a 2007 330 Express and the Fisher Panda was replaced last year with a Next-Gen marine generator. So far so good with it and I haven't had any issues. It sits in an enclosure that helps mitigate some sound and vibration. My boat is also located in RI if you wanted to see it.

Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon.

 

[LadyG]

Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon

 

[mg1826]

Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon

I had it done at Safe Harbor in Westbrook, CT. They had a tech that specialized in generators and made a pretty easy swap for me.

 

[everwhom]

Depending on how you use it, you might consider replacing with an inverter and Lithium Ion battery bank. I don't use much 110v power (no Air Con use) and I replaced my FP with a Mastervolt inverter + small battery bank for a small fraction of a new genset. Couldn't be happier!

I'm certain this will be the future even for serious 110v power use.

 

[jcherubini]

Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon

Wound replacing it with a brand new diesel NextGen UCM1-3.5.

Did everything with Scott at Noreast Marine Services out of Fairhaven who is a NextGen dealer. Scott came to where I store the boat in Allens Harbor, RI and was great to work with. Crystal in the office was great to work with too.

Noreast Marine Services
1 Adams St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 994-1781

 

[NassauGW]

Wound replacing it with a brand new diesel NextGen UCM1-3.5.

Did everything with Scott at Noreast Marine Services out of Fairhaven who is a NextGen dealer. Scott came to where I store the boat in Allens Harbor, RI and was great to work with. Crystal in the office was great to work with too.

Noreast Marine Services
1 Adams St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 994-1781

Great to hear, has 3.5kw been enough from the 5kw? The main thing I’m worried about is running the AC. Considering nextgen or a phaser 4.5kw

 

[Fishtales]

Nice. Let us know how she performs.