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Folks looking to have a new boat built should remember the engine is not the only choice , you should be able to spec the tranny too.
Many posts concern powering stuff like a better grade of alt or a hyd package.
Since the more commercial side of boating has a similar problem , there are modern trannys that have PTO, a power take off pad or two that can bolt on what ever you require .
Big alts frequently are built with oil cooling passages ,cooling supplied by
the engine, so 200-400A of 12v or 24v on a constant basis is a snap.
I am always looking for the least complex and maint free systems , as are the commercial folks. Don't be shy about looking at non yacht methods for most anything.
Many posts concern powering stuff like a better grade of alt or a hyd package.
Since the more commercial side of boating has a similar problem , there are modern trannys that have PTO, a power take off pad or two that can bolt on what ever you require .
Big alts frequently are built with oil cooling passages ,cooling supplied by
the engine, so 200-400A of 12v or 24v on a constant basis is a snap.
I am always looking for the least complex and maint free systems , as are the commercial folks. Don't be shy about looking at non yacht methods for most anything.
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