Geoff,

I, unfortunately, have been in this sort of situation before. I've
learned from my mistakes. Before I make a major purchase,
I do some research to avoid costly mistakes.

Jonathan

"Geoffrey W. Schultz" wrote in message
9.17...
(Bobsprit) wrote in
:

I replaced my 4200 with a NextGen 3.5 Kw unit
(www.nextgenerationpower.com) that utilizes a Kubota engine and other
parts that are available anywhere. For me, being able to repair it
anywhere is a key issue.

Reading this dummies account shows he failed to do his homework. His
attack on the company is a long standing and rather odd affair.
Worth reading for laughs. There's a 48 foot ketch at my Marina with a
Panda and they never had a problem.

So the fact that there's a boat in your marina that has a Fischer Panda
that works is proof that they all work and they're reliable generators?
Huh?

When I bought my generator I tried to do my homework. I searched the net
and found very little info on them. Do a Google search prior to 1999 and
tell me what you find. Nothing.

I'm trying to rectify that. The fact of the matter is that while cruising
I've found other owners that have had worse problems than I have. My
problems are not unique.

-- Geoff