I have seen some comments recently about boats with hydraulically
driven alternators but have been unable to locate a source or any
additional information.

Does anyone here know where to locate either?

Anyone familiar with pros and cons vs belt driven?

I have used hydraulic drive alternators. I dont recommend them unless you MUST
locate an alternator in a place where belt drive is impractical. Complex, not
nearly as efficient as belt drive and it generates much more acoustic noise
than you'd expect.

Mark

(BOEING377) wrote in message ...
I have used hydraulic drive alternators. I dont recommend them unless you MUST
locate an alternator in a place where belt drive is impractical. Complex, not
nearly as efficient as belt drive and it generates much more acoustic noise
than you'd expect.

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Good information, thanks. Do you know who makes (or sells) them?
I do have a semi-awkward location issue and already have a hydraulic system.
Another possibility I've thought about is using the hydraulics to drive
a water maker.