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Recommendations for use of generator and engine when sailing offshore
Seawater may enter an engine if something is wrong with the anti-siphon breaker or the boat has been
heeling at a greater angle than the exhaust system is designed for. The main engine is installed in the
centre of the boat and is less sensitive in this respect compared with the diesel generator that always has
to be installed off-center in the engine room.
We would like to make following recommendations:
• Avoid using generator and engine if the boat is heeling more than 15 degrees. Heeling to the
side where the generator is installed is more critical. The generator is installed on the starboard
side of the boat on a HR 43 and bigger, and on port side on HR 40 and HR 37.
• Never turn off the generator when on a starboard tack. (port tack on a HR 40)
• Start the generator and engine every 24 hours when sailing offshore - this routine normally
prevents permanent damages if seawater has entered the cylinder head.
• Always start generator and engine immediately after excessive heeling caused by a freak wave,
knockdown, etc.
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