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Boating Basics - First Generator Startup For The Season - Westerbeke, Sea Ray Boat

This is the procedure I use for the first startup of our on-board generator for the season, including checking for load, voltage, amperage draw and more. The unit is a Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated. This model runs at a continuous 3,600 RPM engine speed, so that is why it appears to be running so fast - because it is ;-) Be sure to check out the rest of our 'Summer Cruise 2022' series, as we cruised for 5-1/2 weeks through much of Ontario, Canada's lovely 240 mile/386 km Trent Severn Waterway and even reaching the Rideau Canal for a few days! Full playlist can be found here;    • Summer 2022 Cruise   Many more 'Boating Basics - Helpful Hints & Tips' in my playlist, here:    • Boating Basics - Helpful Hints & Tips For ...   For even more technical stuff, I also have a 'How I Did It' mechanical repairs and upgrades series from the projects I've done on our boats. Check that Playlist out here:    • Boating Basics - Sticky Boat Shifters - Fi...   Enjoy this video and would like to support the channel even more? Feel free to make a one time or ongoing contribution via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_.... Filmed May, 2023. Boat Specs; Model: 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer Length (bow to transom): 37-6", LOA (with factory swim platform): 40'-1" Beam: 12'-7" Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre (454 Cubic Inch) Mercruiser Bluewater, Multi-Port fuel injection, gasoline, raw water cooled, rated at 310 HP Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, in Vee-Drive configuration Performance: Average cruising speed 22MPH on plane @ 3,200 RPM Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (1,664) + Water (580) + Gear (1,250 +/-) = 20,500 LBS Fuel Capacity: 275 U.S. gallons ~ 1,040 litres * Usable Capacity 261 US Gallons ~ 989 litres Freshwater Holding Tank Capacity: 70 US Gallons ~ 58.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 265 litres Poop Holding Tank Capacity: 40 US Gallons ~ 33.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 151 litres Draft: 32” Dead Rise: 20 degrees Generator: Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated, 3,600 RPM continuous engine speed Dual reverse cycle heating/air conditioning units, 19,000 (total) BTU (12 + 7)