[C320-list] Inverter placement

[Raymond L Yager]

Here is a link to the Yamaha sight that describes the generator.  Mine is the EF2000iS.    


On Aug 30, 2011, at 10:22 PM, Mpaul5 at aol.com wrote:

> Ray, 
> 
> don't mean to hijack the string, and don't have an inverter or a useful  
> answer for you, but could you hold forth on what kind of Yamaha generator you  
> have and how well it does the job? All ears as well . . . thanks.
> 
> Nick Paul
> Refocus 936
> San Diego
> 
> 
> In a message dated 8/30/2011 3:07:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
> ray.yager56 at gmail.com writes:
> 
> I'm sure  this is a well worn topic, but as I am new to the 320, I thought 
> I would ask  your humble opinions on placement of an inverter.  If I place 
> it in the  same area as the batteries, under the starboard settee, I'm not 
> sure how I  would tie it into the AC without running an extension cord 
> somewhere.   How have you all accomplished this? Yes,  I have a very nice &  
> ultra-quiet Yamaha generator to power the shore power if needed but it is a  PITA 
> to pull it out just to warm up some coffee in the microwave.  Our  marina 
> doesn't have shore power to the docks yet; next year we hope.   I've heard of 
> replacing the charger in the port cockpit lazarette with a combo  
> charger/inverter but that seems like a long way from the batteries.   Running heavy 
> battery cables from point A to point B might be a chore  too.  I'm all ears.  
> 
> Ray Yager
> s/v Waypoint  (432)
> Littleton, Colorado=