[C320-list] Charging batteries with a Honda Generator

[JJ Morrison]

I installed a Xantrex charger on my previous boat and it was an excellent product. I'm waiting for the little Pro Mariner 20amp  to fail, (and many have) and I'll replace it with a 40amp Xantrex.
Cheers
JohnM
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> Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 13:31:50 -0700
> From: chillinonahd at yahoo.com
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charging batteries with a Honda Generator
> 
> Ok, thanks for all the input. So it sounds like the Honda 2000 puts out plenty of AC but the little 10amp charger (p.o. replaced, I think he was in a slip) is where the limit is to recharging this way. Am I correct in assuming that replacing the charger with either a 20amp or 30amp charger will decrease my charge time when using the generator? If so, then I'd consider the upgrade to a charger/inverter that would allow use of a microwave for short bursts. Btw, the alternator does do a much better job (stock alternator) as we did motor out for a bit to do some sailing and it charged the batteries much better than the battery charger did.
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> Lastly, has anyone replaced their battery charger with a higher output unit and care to make a reccomendation?
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> Thx
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> Tim
> Calypso
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