I got a 400 watt one from walmart for about $35. It's a black&decker and
about 6"x4"x2". I used it to run some xmas light strings on the boat at the
local 4th fireworks gathering on Kerr lake. Worked fine.

"druid" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:00:27 -0400, HK wrote:

...one I can install in a compartment in the center console of my new
boat and hardwire direct to one of the batteries. I'm not looking for a
lot of power...enough to run a laptop, a small "boombox" type FM radio,
et cetera.

Come to Canada: lots of rebadged Xantrex inverters at Canadian Tire for
under $100 (for what you're looking for, under $50). I use one to power
the electric blanket to keep my Lady warm when we're camping. (Yes, it
runs a laptop, but I now use a 12VDC power supply I bought at eBay for $40
- works great! I can watch DVDs and everything...)

druid
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