[C320-list] Portable Generators

[Marty Mattler]

Brian,
You will find the Honda 2000 more useful since the hot water heater requires
1500 watts and the other two generators have a maximum output of 1000. The
Honda 2000 takes about 1/2 hour to make hot water and you can charge the
batteries at the same time. When you are just charging the batteries, the
generator runs in an economy mode and is barely audible. You can also use
the Honda 2000 to run a hair dryer, foreman grill, microwave, etc while
charging the batteries. Good luck!  

Marty Mattler
Sailscall
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Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:15 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Portable Generators

I wish to both charge batteries and use AC power to heat water on my 320
while on the hook through the use of a portable gas-powered generator. I am
looking at three models; a Yamaha 1000, and Honda 1000 and 2000. The Yamaha
beats the Honda 1000 on specification and is a tad less expensive. This is
not the point if it fails to do the job. The Honda 2000 is more capable, but
also shows a noisier spec and is heavier. Are any of these three models able
to accomplish my ends, or should I rely on periodically running the diesel
to do this task? 

 

At my club there is no power at the docks, and all charging is done through
the diesel at this time.  

 

Brian Amirault 

797 Waltzing Bear, too

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