[C320-list] Portable Generators

[Michael Ferguson]

NO the 2000e does not have enough to start the 16500. I had to purchase 2 of
them and link the two together and all is fine.
Michael
Nauti Clew 169


On 7/18/08 7:56 AM, "Ronniew326 at aol.com" <Ronniew326 at aol.com> wrote:

> Is the Honda 2000e strong enough to run a 16,000 BTU air conditioner?
>  
>  
> In a message dated 7/17/2008 10:56:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com writes:
> 
> The  2000e fits in the aft starboard lazarette shelf nicely...
> 
> Never use the  dc side of the generator to charge your batteries, it will
> take forever and  you can't use the regulating features of your electric
> charger.
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD
> 
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> 
> ----- Original Message  -----
> From: "Irving Grunes" [igrunes at gmail.com]
> Sent: 07/17/2008 08:50  PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Portable  Generators
> 
> Also check the size as you will want to store it in one of  the lazeretts.
> Also make sure it has the DC as well as the AC capability if  you want to
> charge the batteries directly from the generator
> Irv  Grunes
> #851
> 
> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:14 PM, Amirault Family -  S&B <
> amiraults at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
>> 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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