[rocdiver]

Could use some advise on replacing aging generators;

I've just taken command of a late 80's Broward with the original 35kw Cummins powered generators.

They smoke, electronic sensors work only when they feel like it and are generally a pain in the patooty.

Owner has just purchased the boat and asked me my opinion on having these rebuilt vs replacement. I'm going for replacement as there are much more efficient and quiet models out there than these.

I'm sure I'm not the first one faced with this task so was wondering if anybody out there has any comparison info and recommended models.

By the way the estimate on rebuilding just the motors is ~$10,000 each. This does not include any of the various sensors monitoring the motor or the power generating device itself.

Just to make it more interesting, one of the gens drives a PTO for the bowthruster.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

ROCKY