jaybirdboat
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My generator is a Kohler Model 7.5A27; Serial number 490638 at 1800 RPM. The volts drop down to 900 or below when hot water heater , stove or AC is on, but not at the same time. It is 38 years old original to my 1978 carlcraft (Gibson) houseboat with twin 270 crusaders. Gen mechanic advised me some wiring maybe bad or loose, (if I am lucking) or the gen needed to be rebuilt but either way had to come out to work on it. The vessel is worth top end around 27K after 15 months of engine rework and upgrades to stringers, replace rotten wood, new cabling, etc. Does it make since to rebuild such an old gen or go with newer equipment in such an old boat? Newer meaning low CO and much more fuel efficient and less noisey. Bottom of her looks great as well as both engines were rebuilt with 600 hours on them now. Advise would be greatly appreciated.
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