HOUSEBOAT POWER

For larger houseboats powered by four-stroke outboards, this petrol genset makes good sense. Why have the weight and expense of a diesel genset and different fuel aboard when there's a petrol alternative? Or have to deal with mechanical engine control when you can have plug-in diagnostics just like an EFI outboard?

With its under-stressed engine spinning at a lazy 1500rpm, the 8.0 is quiet enough not to need a bulky soundproof enclosure, but will still power the onboard electric galley,