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Marine Generator FAQs
What size generator do I need for my boat?
It depends on what you run at the same time, such as air conditioning, a watermaker, electric cooking and battery charging. Our free Marine Generator Size Calculator estimates your load from a few questions and recommends a Paguro generator to match.
How much does a marine generator cost?
Marine generators in our range start at £4,895 excluding VAT for the Paguro 3 SY, a diesel generator giving 3.0 kVA of continuous output. Westerbeke marine generators start at £9,999 excluding VAT for the Westerbeke 3.5 MCGB, a 3.5 kW petrol generator.
What is the smallest boat generator?
By power, the smallest generator in our range is the Paguro 3 SY, giving 3.0 kVA of continuous output. By size, the smallest diesel generator is the Paguro 4 Mini Y, at 500 x 445 x 530 mm and 60 kg with a separate 9 kg inverter, giving 4.0 kVA.
What is a variable speed marine generator?
A variable speed marine generator changes its engine speed to match the electrical load, running slower when the load is low. The Paguro 9000V, Paguro 12000V, Paguro 14 VK and Paguro 18 VK are variable speed generators, giving from 9.0 to 18.0 kVA of continuous output.
What makes a marine generator quiet?
A sound capsule, a slow engine speed and a gas/water separator in the exhaust each make a marine generator quieter. Every Paguro generator is supplied in a sound capsule, Westerbeke diesel generators run at 1500 rpm with an optional SST Sound Guard, and our Silent Exhaust Kit adds a Halyard gas/water separator.
Who can install a marine generator on my yacht?
Our network of approved dealers and professional installers fits marine generators around the UK, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. Our Marine Generator Installation Kit holds the fitting parts for a Paguro or Westerbeke installation, boxed as separate sub-kits for you or your installer.