Capt Lou wrote:

Anyone using an inverter instead of a generator? ....

We're just getting back to sailing but have used a small inverter to
power a laptop and other low-power appliances in our motor home for
years. Works great within its (and our batteries') limitations but I
always fire off the Onan to run the AC, coffee pot and microwave. Plan
to do the same in the boat.
Regards
Howard