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Thanks for the reply.

I mean - am I looking for something that probably doesn`t exist?

I`m not asking about a vintage engine. I`m asking about a modern engine with a more traditional sound.

This has probably been asked before - I did a search and couldn`t find anything. I quite like the sound of an original 2-pot NB "put-put" engine - but also like the modern layout - engine tucked under the deck at the back. Are there any modern (ie compact, reliable and economic) diesel engines available, suitable for a NB that sound like an old fashioned engine? Or am I searching for the Holy Grail?

Windmill? Waterwheel? Hamster?

Thanks for the welcome TBH - I think the hole I dug myself in my previous posts got a bit too deep - I`ve put the spade back in the garden shed.

Although not a NB, here`s one I built earlier..... It`s not quite there yet - still cost a bit in Pedigree Chum to turn the pedals in the back.

I guess I fell into the newbie trap I will bow down to the superior knowledge of the forum members in future Thanks for the warm welcome

Errr... No I don`t have one - because I don't have a NB yet. Who mentioned 1200 quid? - I certainly didn`t. Small (200W) wind generators(incl charge controller) can be had from 175 pounds from ebay. I consider the most cost effective way of achieving my objective(topping up batteries when the sun don't shine enough) over, say, a 15 year period of liveaboard could be possibly wind, closely followed by boat engine or generator. I`m not sure what your objective was?

Swings and roundabouts = pluses and minuses Plus... After initial outlay + maintenance costs = a way to trickle a bit of charge into your batteries if the sun don`t shine for a couple of weeks An alternative to running an engine to boost empty batteries Minus... Initial outlay Noise/vibration I appreciate the "it's a waste of time comment" but for me personally it could be used as a back-up People used to tell me there was a tooth-fairy - you don`t always have to believe everything you're told.

I don`t think anyone would suggest wind instead of solar - more as a back-up to solar on dull days In the winter you would probably, on average, have only a few hours of sun, whereas the wind could blow 24 hours a day(even if it is the wrong type of wind) As stated in earlier posts vibration is probably an issue and noise affecting other boats nearby - by the way, running an engine to boost batteries also makes noise. I guess it`s swings and roundabouts whether wind is worth using

Ok - thanks for the answer

Is that the only negative for wind power - vibration through the boat?

Maybe teaching granny how to suck eggs - but did you check for blockages in any hoses connected to the breathers?

May I ask, as a newbie, why the negative comments about wind? Surely a small wind generator can only help by adding a few amps - especially for liveaboards in the winter months when the sun shines less. Only downside I can see is noise/vibration from the generator, which could be minimized with good rubber mounts?