[C320-list] Honda Generator

[Arthur Freedman]

Hi Lou,

I am not comfortable placing the generator  directly up wind close to the cockpit.  Perhaps if it was closer to the bow the exhaust gas would diffuse more.    I am certain the 30” dock cord would work, but you would still need the adapter to attach the dock power cord to the generator 110AC receptacle unless there is marine type twist lock on the Honda.      On my 310, the stern platform is high enough off the water  I place my generator there and tie it to the stern pulpit.  Granted, if it is rough or raining, I do not do this.      I have done this for nine years.

Art

On Jul 2, 2014, at 12:06 PM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:




.Hello Art,


If the generator is placed near the mast could you use the regular 30' dock power cord which is 30 amp rated with the twist lock, I know the cord would be a bit long, but it should fit the generator and boat connections and act as if the vessel was plugged into shore power.
I just purchased the vessel in Jan 2014 and am enjoying the site immensely.
I would like to purchase the Honda EU2000i this weekend for the fourth, just making sure I buy the right unit.


Great info from everyone thanks!!


Lou


"Summer Girl"  # 429




-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur Freedman <saltyvet at mindspring.com>
To: List C320 List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 2, 2014 11:51 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Honda Generator


I have a similar portable generator,  You will need to get the below adaptor so 
you can plug in an extension cord into the shore power plug.   Should be able to 
get this from Defender or West Marine,  ~ $55.00  I use the generator to charge 
the batteries or heat up the water for a shower on the hook or mooring.

Marinco 30 Amp Shore Power Pigtail Adapter

Art Freedman
Ivy Girl, C310

On Jul 2, 2014, at 11:20 AM, colloua5 at aol.com wrote:


Hello all !


Does anyone know if the Honda generator EU200i  with the built in 30 amp plug 
can be directly attached to the stern plug connector that takes the shore power 
cord ?


Regards


Lou Reszoly  Hull # 429
Black Rock ,

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Arthur Freedman, DVM
Hawthorne Animal Health Care
978-741-2300
saltyvet at mindspring.com