Same cool cabin. Different bill.

A new genset quote is only the start. Here is what each one costs to buy, run, and keep, side by side.

GeneratorTrue Current

To buy

Equipment, with sound shield$10,000 to $14,000Fixed quote after sizing

Install$2,000 to $6,000+In the same quote

Removal of old unitExtraIncluded

To run, one 10-hour night

Fuel4 to 7 gal0 gal

Engine hours10 h0 h

Hours of A/CAs long as fuel lasts8 to 14 h per charge, one A/C

Noise63 to 72 dB at 7 ftNo engine running

FumesExhaust and CONone

To keep

Oil and filterEvery 100 to 250 h or yearlyNone

Raw water impellerYearlyNone

Dockside oil service$150 to $300 eachYearly connection check

Expected life6,000 to 14,000 h before overhaul4,000 to 6,000 cycles to 80%

Your season

How many nights do you spend at anchor?

10 nights20 nights30 nights45 nights

20 nightsGeneratorTrue Current

Fuel80 to 140 gal0 gal

Generator hours200 h0 h

Fuel cost at $5.80 / gal$464 to $812$0

Oil changes1 or moreNone

Generator figures: industry averages for a typical 8 kW marine diesel, 10 hours a night. Your quote uses your boat's numbers.

The replacement quote

Extra

A new genset often needs new exhaust work and fittings.

$10 to $20 / ft

Some installs need the boat out of the water.

$150 to $300

Dockside, each time. Plus fuel, filters, and a yearly impeller.

Weeks

Weeks of waiting for the unit, often mid-season.

By consultation only