On 25 Sep 2006 06:35:53 -0700, "ripple" wrote:

I'm interested in hearing comments on any currently available wind or
water powered generators, as well. I'm looking for very low noise and
vibration and I would be very interested to hear from someone familiar
with any of the DuoGen generators.


Barry Gordon wrote:
I would be very grateful for opinions and experiences with the newer
wind generators such as Marine AirX, Aero6gen, KISS, Ampair. TIA.

Most of the resonses I had from a more active sailing group were
either know nothings expressing uniformed opinions or adolescents
spouting adolescent nonsense. On my own research into the higher amp
wind gens:
I heard Marine AirX in 10-15Knts. It had the most grating metallic
whine even at fifty feet. It could be used for Guantanamo
interrogation.
The Aero6gen is good, and quiet, but the company warns against
unattended use in that you have to hand care for it in over 45 kts.
Not for me.
Kiss has a good rep, and a good review from practical sailor, but it
has huge blades with a 29" radius and is strong but primitive. I
wonder about the quietness with those sized blades.
I'm looking at the D400 for me www.d400.co.uk It has very good amp
output, only about 22" radius blades, has no warnings about unattended
use (obviously since it can be roof mounted), and I'm betting it's as
quiet as all the other 5-6- bladed English units.