[C320-list] Honda EU2000

[millers1 at aol.com]

A valid comment and concern.  I would also check with you boat insurance company to determine if 
there is a risk of invalidating any part of your policy (get the response in writing).
Art



-----Original Message-----
From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 10:32 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda EU2000


I would still be worried about storing gasoline in an enclosed space like the 
laxarette. The engine should not be a problem (although the standards now call 
for a blower even with a diesel). What I would worry about is the 
electricals-both 12 and 120V- in that area like the refrig (mine sparked and 
tripped a breaker when I bumped it working on the steering cables-loose 
connection), autopilot wires, main 120 breaker, etc. It would only happen once 
but once would be enough. 


Jim Brown



________________________________
 From: Stephen Cox <scox at timmin.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda EU2000
 
> I plan on carrying my Honda EU2000 this summer for my long 
> cruise. I keep one around as earthquake insurance. Where do 
> you carry yours? 


I keep mine in the starboard lazarette.  I have mounted some carpet
protector cups on the ply shelf to locate the generator - the rubber feet
sit in these cups. I also use a setup like the Defender Gas Tank Strap
#359990 but with an acetyl Side Release Buckle (Defender 752532)to hold the
whole thing firmly in place.  Finally I then slip a large tuff plastic bag
over it in case of any water getting in via the hatch. 

When in use, I place the generator on the swimming platform at an angle so
the exhaust points away.  When swinging at anchor or on a mooring this
ensures the fumes are carried well away from the boat and minimises the
noise on the boat itself.  Yes, I do tie the generator on just in case of a
sudden wash hitting the boat but in reality it has never been a problem -
the genny just sits there rock solid and does its job.  I use a bicycle anti
theft cable with a padlock for this both for its strength and to remove
temptation from others if we leave the boat for a while.

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141