Cylinders: 3
Bore: 2.99 in.
Stroke: 2.76 in.
Displacement: 58.09 cu. in.
Aspiration: Natural

Length: 28.00 in.
Width: 18.30 in.
Height: 20.90 in.
Weight: 356 lbs.

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Specifications Operator's Manual Installation Manual

Powerful & Reliable

Powered by a lightweight, rugged "industrial engine," the 5.5 EGCD continues to support the strong record of reliability Westerbeke has built supplying product to the United States Navy and Coast Guard as well as commercial vessels and pleasure craft world–wide. The 5.5 EGCD's robust .95 liter engine provides additional capacity to manage some momentary motor loads that may "bog down" similar generator sets limited by engine power.

Smooth, Quiet Operation

The 5.5 EGCD provides 3–cylinder smoothness and a tuned air intake silencer for quiet, slow speed operation. In addition, standard electronic governing maintains the engine at a constant speed virtually eliminating "droop" when load is applied.

Longer Life and Easier Maintenance

The engine operates at a low 1800–rpm and is fresh water cooled, via heat exchanger, for longevity. The generator windings are NEMA class "H" insulated and double vacuum epoxy impregnated to increase protection against the harsh marine environment. Single–side servicing points and individually removable top and side panels of the optional sound enclosure contribute to easier maintenance.

Full Torque, Power Take–Off Interface

A customer sourced, electric clutch and hydraulic pump can be mounted to the full torque, power take–off interface for use with such items as bow or stern thrusters, compressors, winches and emergency "get home" systems.

Five Year Limited Warranty

This generator set is backed by Westerbeke's 5–year limited warranty. The presence of Westerbeke in over 65 countries around the world provides customers with easy access to parts, service and technical support word–wide. Established in 1937, Westerbeke is committed to providing its customers with quality products and unequaled after sales support.

Standard Features:

Instrument panel with safety stop switch
Remote start/stop plug–in connection
Electronic governing
Safety shut–downs: overspeed, underspeed, low battery voltage and low oil pressure, high exhaust and high coolant temperature
A.C. circuit breaker
50 amp battery charging alternator
Power take–off interface
Self–bleeding fuel system
One–side serviceability

Fresh water cooling and coolant recovery tank
45 degree water injected exhaust elbow
Gear driven raw water pump
Tuned air intake silencer
Anti–vibration mounts – fail safe rubber type
Lube oil drain hose and drip tray
Oil fill – top and side
Belt guard
Operator’s manual and parts list
5 year limited warranty

Optional Equipment:

Dual station instrument panel with senders
Remote start/stop panel
Remote lube oil filter kit
Sound Guard SST
Hydro-hush muffler and fittings
Fuel/water separator
Anti–siphon valve with 1 inch stainless steel loop

Ship–to–shore switch
Power take–off adapter
"A" on board spare parts kit; "B" extended cruising spare parts kit
Hose Kit
Generator set available painted white upon request (standard red)

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5.5 EGCD Sound Guard SST

The Sound Guard SST enclosure provides optimum silencing for the generator. Ruggedly constructed with stainless steel base, frame and powder coated aluminum panels; the Sound Guard SST also provides optimum corrosion resistance. All 5 panels are removable for easy servicing and maintenance.

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