[C320-list] Generator - change subject

[Warren Updike]

Allan, the problem with not starting the AC, probably has to do with the
initial load. One solution I've heard is to put a switch in the water pump
circuit. Open the switch, start generator, start AC, once AC is running,
close the water pump switch. This separates the load of the pump and AC so
the generator may be able to handle it.
There is also a "slow start" device sold by Dometic that does the same thing
for more $$$. I have no experience with either idea.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Allan S Field [mailto:allan.field at verizon.net] 
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:42 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Generator - change subject

Rick - I have a Honda EU2000i generator that won't start my 12K AC/heat
unit.  But I never thought of doing what I think you are talking about below
- somehow tying 2 of them together.  Can you tell me how you do this?  Thank
you!

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Rick Sulewski
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 8:24 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adding ballast

Warren,  Are you ever in need of generator power while at anchor? The reason
I ask is because I keep two 2KW Yamaha generators in the starboard aft
locker (90 lbs.) that are easily set up to run everything including our 16K
AC/heat unit. The gen sets more than balanced out the weight of the port
locker AC unit.
Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of tharrison at innovations-plus.com
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 6:12 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Adding ballast

Warren, this is my third season with Magic Moment. The original owner put
two pieces of lead weights up against the batteries in the starboard settee.
I have put wood between the batteries and the weights

I have air on the port side under the port locker as well - love it. 

Ted
Hull 424

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> On Jul 17, 2015, at 5:51 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Two years ago we added an air conditioner in the port locker. Works great.
> Sorry we didn't do it sooner. However, the additional 60lbs only added 
> to the port list. I located a company in Baltimore that makes a 
> product specifically for custom molded ballast. It's a cement type 
> product to which you add water to create a ballast of a desired shape.
> I've been thinking of adding about 100-125 lbs of ballast to the port 
> side to compensate for the list which is now an issue for me. I can't 
> determine where to put the ballast. There is no room in the battery 
> area under the settee, nor outboard of the holding tank. I could place 
> some in the space under the little seat in the aft cabin, and in the 
> storage holes behind the head cushion in the aft berth. Perhaps under 
> the fuel tank, maybe in the bottom of the hanging locker, or in the 
> stbd
storage space under the aft berth.
> 
> Anyone done this or have ideas?
> 
> 
> 
> Warren Updike
> 
> Towson, MD
> 
> 
>