Generator recommendation for 330 Express

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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
 
jcherubini said:
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
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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.
 
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I'd do some research and look for size compatible units. I'm sure there are a few out there by now.
 
mg1826 said:
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.
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Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon.
 
Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon
 
LadyG said:
Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon
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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.
 
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.
 
LadyG said:
Who did your install? I’m prepping to do my NextGen soon
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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
 
jcherubini said:
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
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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
 
Nice. Let us know how she performs.
 
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