[C320-list] Charging batteries with a Honda Generator

[Dick Walker]

Agree had on for 11 years.

Also get the E-Meter to monitor your output.

Dick Walker
WindWalkerII #687
619.435.8986



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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jane & Ken
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I second that suggestion--the xantrex 40 is a great product.  Ken, OBUOY
#219

--- On Tue, 8/9/11, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Charging batteries with a Honda Generator
To: "Catalina List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 3:45 PM



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
1999#574


> 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.
>  
> Lastly, has anyone replaced their battery charger with a higher output
unit and care to make a reccomendation?
>  
> Thx
>  
> Tim
> Calypso
> #603