On 1 Nov 2005 18:25:23 -0800, wrote:

That kind of thing might be appropriate as a quick and dirty emergency
homepower solution but never on a boat. I agree with the figures
quoted on engine life however. When it comes to small gas engines,
Honda OHVs are the best I've seen.

Well I like the idea of attaching an alt. to an outboard as your
genset idea that I posted a while ago better. But those who are
inovative and think for themselfs....well I like that. Now can this
concept presented in the form which it is in be made to work in
certain instance or circumstances? Or maybe just part of it like the
schematics for the field control of the alt.? Or the concept of using
a 1 cyl. water cooled diesel instead as sort of suggested in the
thread. In many instances the use of the inboard engine just to
charge the bats. is not very desirable. And to have a 110 volt ac
genset to charge your DC bats. may not be desirable either. Many
cruisers are going for the 1000 watt Honda portable...

In sailing and in particular cruising there are plenty of things or
issues that I would not have thought of and when I see some of the
inovations, creations and ideas I am "impressed" with the thought
behind it. For example take a car alternator and a lawnmower engine
and create a generator - it aint the theory of relatives.... but is
works. Would the one referenced work best? Could it be adapted to
make it suitable? Yes I think that there are ideas in the referenced
link that are useful.

One of the enjoyable things about sailing is the thought that goes
into it = which can be at many different levels...have a look at the
keeldragger link movie I provided...its sailing, its entertainment and
they were having fun.



Mic, since you seem intent on posting to this cruising newsgroup with
prodigious verbocity and authority,

Really?

I think it would be appropriate if
you told us a bit more about your experience, e.g., what kind of boat
do you have, where do you cruise, experience level, etc.

I have done that in the past so it would be redundant. Substitue
"appropriate" with "appreciate", it sounds better and usually works
better too.

I may may be
wrong

I guess there is is first time for everything.....sometimes repeating
that experience is a good thing and sometimes its not.

but you impress me as a total rookie who is not well enough
grounded in boating skills/experience to filter out good information
from bad. Enough said?

My efforts are not to "impress" anyone but if you feel that way OK.

There are those who appreciate the references I have provided and even
better is that they have become references on sailing and boating
sites and to be shared with those who have a passion for sailing and
boating.

Generally I dont offer unreferenced opinions or enter into discussions
where people choose to be nasty...its not my style or worth my time.

So with regard to your statements I suggest the following:

http://www.bumfuzzle.com/

http://cruisersforum.com/forumdispla...d 2&forumid=2

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Maybe you'll benefit from some of the ideas there, its clear that some
of those who have participated in the discussion have and those that
havent well...should watch Mary Poppins and sing along.

Right. Enough said...

Fair wind and calm seas......