Stowable generator bracket

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snal

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Fabricated this from stainless angle, flat bar, and perforated stainless sheet. Clips onto the gunnel underneath the lazaret lid (either side) and the lid still latches.
Folds flat to 18" x 20" x 1.5"
Generator shown is a Honda EX700 which is the same physical sie as the EU1000i.
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That puts the generator fairly close to the water line so I presume the intended use is for while at a very calm and very protected anchorage or while on the trailer. Correct?

I also assume that hanging it over the side was done to keep the exhaust low and out of the cockpit. I like the idea, but I am a bit worried about a small wake or similar exposing the generator to water.
 
Snal,
I'm loving it! Of course some would shorten the drop down for bumpier water. Boating in some areas might require the addition of a lock of some sorts. Great idea, great pictures. Thanks for sharing!
D.D.
 
Correct...but like you say, it may be too low. We'll be trying it out on the Cumberland river next week.
It currently sits 11" above the waterline, and I probably should fashion some type of box to raise the unit up a bit just in case.
I can easily raise the shelf 6 more inches if need be.
 
Very nice, Larry! Just I would expect from the guy who fabricated the ingenious rack system that you have on your boat. Marcia and I enjoyed visiting with you and Jo at the NC CBGT last year.

Nick
"Valkyrie"
 
Thanks Nick! We enjoyed visiting with you and Marcia as well!
The rack/enclosure is working well, but as usual, I am finding that I would make a few small design changes if I ever do it again
 
:thup Thanks for this nice idea!

A (not so?) small possibility for the next iteration: perhaps the vertical frame could be shaped like a parallelogram aimed sternwise. That would move the generator exhaust further from the cabin. Suspension of the platform might be tricky.
 
I'd be happy to fab up a few for the members here, but I have no desire turn this into a business venture :lol:

The shelf measures 19.375 x 10.75 (inside the angle frame and support arms) and the EU2000 measures 20.1 x 11.4...it would likely fit since the footprint is slightly smaller.
Mine uses hand made hardware (support arms and gunnel brackets), which is expensive to make, so I'll be looking around for something generic and less expensive.
Mine is a "first-try" and it usually takes me 3 tries to get it perfect, so some changes would be made to improve the design...likely going to aluminum rather than stainless.
I think a vertical parallelogram would work fine if I could come up with a way to allow it to fold flat for storage, and also use similar shelf support arms....hmmmm.
 
Yeah - Same question, when you get the kinks out I'd like to find out what you'd charge for another. I would think you could bring it up another six inches or so just by cutting the drop down in half so the support arm comes straight off the side. Again, great job!
 
I like the idea as well. The mount frees up interior space and the geny is out of sight from the cockpit. Keeping it down low would help block some noise. How about a box to protect the geny from a splash? Another idea for the exhaust: It looks like you could clamp on a 3" extention to the current outlet larger diameter. Then clamp on a downpipe when the geny is in position. You might even run it below the waterline like an outboard. Not sure how much bubbles or heat from backpressure might be generated. Some experimentation would tell. But it would get the fumes down low. Solid pipe or flex pipe would work.

It looks like you could easily make two more arms to hold the mount out parallel to the water and then it would make a nice rack to hold any $25 charcoal or gas portable grill. No need to buy those expensive stainless jobs! I like things that are multi-useful.
 
One other thought -- wonderful design, but screams, "steal me!" So I think some sort of locking mechanism for both genset and bracket would be in order...

Warren
 
Chris, the current design will double as a step. I tested it with my (155#) weight yesterday :lol: The 1x1 angle may distort over time with this use.

Warren, I plan to use a bicycle cable lock thru the aft cleat, the bracket's perforated shelf, and the handle of the generator.

All of this great feedback has me thinking that I should post pics of design "drawings" from now on :thup
 
Currently fabricating a second design sized for the EU2000i. It will hold the generator 5" higher and still fold flat. Redesigned clips for easier mounting in the same spot. Still stainless.
 
pcator":3v0zenvq said:
Larry

Hope you can adapt it for a 25. I want one......

Patrick
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I may need to pay you a visit Patrick, and get some measurements.
BTW...I was prepping the boat today, and found some flares that belong to you.
 
Been thinking about using my swim step for the same function. Perhaps putting an eye bolt on each side to attach a cable to lock the generator.

John
Swee Pea
 
Why not just design a swim step that will double as a generator bracket, and put it on the transom, where it won't have to be stored inside the boat when not in use, and will be out of the way when docking?

It would have to be higher than the usual swim step/platform, and therefore have a longer telescoping/folding ladder underneath.

Make it extend further aft than necessary for just the generator, so the swim step could be used to enter the boat with the generator in place. Add hand rails on both sides of the platform to assist getting into the boat.

Would be great if the box around the generator were waterproof, and the generator could be left in place, so it wouldn't take up storage space inside the boat. This would allow some cleaner, dedicated wiring, too.

Hook the generator up to the main fuel supply while you're at it, to get rid of the re-fueling process.

They make some of the somewhat larger generators with electric starters on them. Now that would be convenient, too!

Wouldn't work with twin motors, because there isn't enough room left on the transom with two motors.


SCORE ONE MORE POINT FOR SINGLES IN THE SINGLE/TWINS MOTOR DEBATE!!! :lol:

JOE. :teeth :thup
 
Joe,
If you are going to do that you could just opt for a 10KW unit and an electric motor + prop and throw away that honking great gas guzzler of an OB.
Even better, embedded hydraulic thrusters in pods. Make them Tug Nutters jealous of your docking prowess. :twisted:

You might need a couple of feet hull extension but we know where you can get that.

Merv
 
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