"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:46:59 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:

If I were planning on putting a generator in a boat I'd "ping" Larry
as he recently described a new model Honda that apparently is a DC
generator and an inverter combined. Larry says that he uses one and it
is quite and efficient.

Unfortunately that is not a marine generator that can be installed
below decks, nor it is a diesel.
Technically untrue. You can create an isolated compartment and vent
overboard.

I don't think Glenn's goal can be achieved on a small boat without silly
compromises. Frex, I could create the compartment, sound proof it, etc,
but then he'd lose his fuel tank, etc.

The more I think this over & read the responses (thanks all) & think I've
come to an interm conclusion. I think that I will put off the aquisition of
another generator & go ahead with the installation of the wind generator &
solar panels to charge batteries. This year I added a 90A alternator so
battery charging should be handled pretty well by these two means. Small
amounts of AC power can supplied by an upgraded inverter, while larger AC
power requirements are most often for shorter periods of time & can be
supplied by the trusty Honda iu2000.

Noise & the Honda. When this think is running slow on eco-throttle, it's
very fuel efficient & very quiet anywhere away from the boat. When loaded
up it does make more noise, but this is usually durring the day and for
short periods of time. Running the AC has me scratching my head a bit
though. Certainly don't want to be the noisy one in the anchorage, though
that 'honor' is usually claimed by someone pretty shameless about it. The
AC is the one fly in the ointment. We usually don't use it, but usually
cruise durring the winter months & aren't interested in it. Summer in FL &
the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.

Hmmm.

Glenn.