Quieter generators - coming our way with Next G

by on 12 Feb 2009 There's only one thing worse than having the generator thrumming - having the engine chugging, and the crew of every sailing boat with a generator wishes they were quieter. Designers and manufacturers are working together to achieve this, and now there's the next G. Maybe it starts at the superyacht end of the spectrum, but Northern Lights promise all generators will soon have the technology, as their press release states:

Northern Lights is pleased to introduce the first in the new generation of marine power solutions – the M944T.

Producing 38kW at 60Hz, or 32kW at 50Hz, the M944T is the new industry leader in power density in the 32-40kW range. Based on a heavy-duty industrial engine block, the M944T is custom marinized and engineered for optimal marine performance.

The M944T also represents a monumental step forward in the evolution of Northern Lights marine generator sets. This new model is the first Northern Lights generator to utilize a revolutionary new frame design, in which the sound enclosure shares a base frame with the generator set, creating a compact power and sound attenuation package that reduces noise and vibration while maximizing engine room space.

The design also allows for the easy installation of an additional set of vibration mounts for a smoother, quieter package with only minimal increase in height. Fuel and oil drains are located outside of the sound enclosure for easy connection and forward and rear exhaust exit options are also important design features.

While the M944T is the first Northern Lights model to showcase this leap forward in design, the entire range of 5-38kW Northern Lights generator sets will receive this design treatment in the near future.


“The new design of the M944T is a very important step forward for Northern Lights,” said Colin Puckett, Northern Lights manager of marketing and sales administration.

“The configuration of the base frame and sound enclosure leads to numerous benefits, including ease of installation in both new build and re-power applications and improved overall access in a clean, compact, powerful package.”

The M944T will be available for delivery in spring 2009.

Visit www.northern-lights.com for more information, or just wait until the Next G generator in a size to suit you comes off the factory floor.

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