Bart wrote:
200 lbs is heavy. But not unreasonable for a
heavier boat like mine.

I asked about how it worked heeled over and
got a fuzzy look. Obviously he didn't know. I
did check online and saw a number of sailboats
using them. Including on worked hard Swan charter
boat that ran the thing up to 16 hours a day.

It is clear a combination of solar panels and perhaps
a wind generator would be worth the cost to supplement
the power made by a whispergen.

Jeff you hav a cat. The weight may not be worth it.
What do you have for solar panels on your cabintop?
What sort of dwell time do you want for cruising?

I'd like my boat to be able to stay out for 6 months or
more without refueling or having to plug in.

Man 6 mo is a long time, might as well get off the grid, you can buy
mucho solar and wind power with 12K.

Serious Bart, when you said 12 grand my ears glazed over and I will
never look at it.

If you are crusing, the a pull behind or even shaft driven charging
system may be as efficent.

Joe




The Whispergen
might be just the thing for me. While the cost seems on
the high side, the installation looks like a breeze.


Jeff wrote:

I didn't notice any mention of how well it worked under way in rough
going. I probably wouldn't want to downsize the bank. BTW, did you
notice the its heavy? I think it was 200 lbs.