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Next-Gen generator installation

February 01, 2020  •  Leave a Comment

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Generator noise control insulation installed. We used  2 sheets of 3/4" plywood with a layer of Dynamat sanwiched between them, then another layer of Dynamat and to finish it off we used 1" thick mineral wool. The Generator suports also have a 2x4 under the plywood and one on top of it, very sturdy. The duct in the center is where cool air is suplied via a 110v fan directly wired to the generator. The duct to the left where the wires are hanging is 2" from the top of the enclosure to ensure hot air is expended out.

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A little tip, when using the screw down connections, "tin " the wire ends with solder for a better connection. Also stager the wire lenth so when installed they lay pretty.

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See how neatly the stagered cut wires lay. Also note the zip ties we used to ensure the relays stay put. Don't put the zip ties on too tight, they are just to ensure the relays dont back out.

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Next-Gen generator install complete. We fabricated a silencer for the intake out of pvc. This cut 2 db off the intake noise. We then got an education from Sam at Sounddown.The long white hose is specifically cut to length to cancel out the intake harmonics. This took another db off ! testing the db level was done with a downloaded app on our phone. The finished install measures 63 db when loaded. Not silent but not hateful.

 Next-Gen generators 888-463-9879

Sounddown 978-745-7000

 


New fuel tank for the Katherine USCG certified

February 27, 2019  •  Leave a Comment

Decided to replace the fuel tank in the Katherine. We could not be happier with the workmanship, quality of the welds and quick turn around time  Quinten provided for us. If you need any fabrication or welding we highly reccomend him. Quinten Simmons of Quinten's Fabrications  located in Galesville, MD. 20785  443-871-1499. [email protected] tank with bafflestank with baffles


Rebuild time for the Katherine II. Might even turn her up a bit.

December 14, 2018  •  Leave a Comment

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marine air conditioner repair @ Annapolis Cruisair !

October 04, 2018  •  2 Comments

acmarine air conditioner repairAnnapolis Cruiseair, the best in the business !


Engine stand for diesels

September 24, 2018  •  Leave a Comment

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Captain George Gotsis and Captain Dave May with our new engine stand. We willl be rebuilding the Cummins 6CTA engine in the Katherine II this winter. Stand is 5' tall, 5' wide and 8' long, engine adapter plate is 24"x24" 5/8" steel.

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