From the Workshop

Marine engineering guides

Practical answers from the MSA engineering team: sizing equipment, planning work and keeping vessel systems reliable. Written for owners, skippers and managers making real decisions.

10 August 2026

What size generator does your boat need?

How to size a marine generator: count your real loads, allow for motor starting surge, avoid the oversizing trap. Typical kW ranges by vessel size.

Stewart Humphries Read guide

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