"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message
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Walt Bilofsky wrote in
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Thanks for the info, Larry.

I was hoping to use the Honda EU1000i. It weighs 29 pounds,
so even
with my aging back I could take it on the boat for week-long
cruises,
then bring it home as a backup during power outages. Might
have to go
to the EU2000i - 47 lbs. (The EU3000 is over 130 lbs.)

We use the EU2000i on our boat and with the RV. On the boat, we
use it plugged in to the shore power connection so we can have
ac below as well as the battery charger. Our entertainment
center is all dc operated. We have on occasion rafted up and
supplied ac power to both boats. It ran in the idle position was
only at full speed when the hot water heater, on the other boat,
was on for shower time. When we use it with the rv, it will run
everything we need including air. I like to use it instead of
the built in 5.5 kw unit due to less noise and economy of fuel.
Down side is juggling power between the microwave and AC.

Leanne