Good question !
Did not know its part of the manual, will have a look.
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| Author: | yannick358 [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | running generator while running ? |
FW 358 2008 Can I run the generator at cruising speed (28mph) ? thanks ! |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
What does your manual say ? |
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| Author: | yannick358 [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
Good question ! Did not know its part of the manual, will have a look. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
You definitely need the correct water intake thru hull fitting and a siphon break installed (and properly maintained) to run your genset at speed. If you do not have these, expect problems. The thru hull is just a flat thru hull (intake) seacock (shut off valve), not a forward facing clam shell under the hull like you would use for a live well. The siphon break must be mounted above the engine exhaust manifold. If your genset was properly installed, you should be able to run at 28 mph. |
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| Author: | jrcinnh [ Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
I've run my generator while the boat was moving. |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
I run mine, no issues. The worst thing that will likely happen is burning up the impeller in the generator. |
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| Author: | txvista [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
Run mine at 28-30mph every weekend. |
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| Author: | rjrose [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:14 am ] |
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All right, I have to ask. Why do you run your gennys while cruising? A/C? Battery charger? |
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| Author: | txvista [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
Mainly A/C. Kids usually in cabin when underway. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
I've ran while underwater on both an '04 268 and now an '08 318. No issues |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
firecadet613 wrote: I've ran while underwater on both an '04 268 and now an '08 318. No issues UNDERWATER 
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| Author: | gregs [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:11 pm ] |
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No issues with water flow while submerged 
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| Author: | Cruisin Home [ Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
I also run while at speed. Admiral and kids love the A/C and ability to make coffee, food, movies etc on our long trips. |
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| Author: | Technologic80 [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
In the manual from Four Winns for my 97 278 Vista, it specifically states to NOT run the genset at speed, although it states it is fine to run the generator at no wake/certain speeds (IIRC, they give a specific speed like "the generator can be run underway as long as you dont exceed 12mph" or something like that). Im jelly of you 358 owners that can use it at cruise speeds!! |
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: running generator while running ? |
There is a similar thread on CSR and they have a lot of big water boaters over there that run them while on plane. They say that you need to start the gen prior to getting on plane though. |
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