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.
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.
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.
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
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]
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.
Captain Dave and first mate Paul grinding chum with our custom made chum grinder.
Captains Dave May, Dave Parker and JoJo Jones rigging the Katherine for trophy rockfish.
It is really hard to find a good radio guy that has reasonable rates. Bobby Simmons is a local southern Maryland guy that services the entire Chesapeake bay. With a lightning fast response time and at only $250 per certification he is the man ! Bobby Simmons can be contacted at 410-320-8147.
John Murren performing our annual USCG inspection. Over the years he has shared a wealth of knowledge. He is simply amazing.
More on our off season projects. We needed to add 3 1/2" ports for sea water so rather than install 3 thru hulls we got a 1 1/4". We got a 1 1/4" nipple and 3 1/2" barb fittings. A little tig welding on the stainless and we have what we want.
Panda generator vibration isolation mounts were toast. Panda wanted $ 15 each. A little research and we found 4 of them ( 8mm vibration dampeners ) on Amazon for under than 10 bucks !
Rubber mounted the fuel pump for the generator and wrapped it in engine box sound shield. Nice and quiet now.
Panda, generator installed under front hatch. Now we need to find an air conditioner !
Figured out today that we had to use the second eia port on the LSS rather than the third one to allow the 2 Lowrance HDS10Gen2 units on Katherine 2 to share date. Pretty cool once we figured it out.
Test so I can post cool stuff
Been installing a generator in the Katherine 2. It is a little more involved than we originally expected. Photos to follow soon.
Live linning for Striped Bass is still in full swing