I'm considering the addition of a small, quiet diesel generator for our
cruising boat. I have a wife eager to go back cruising again but her
requests for more power sucking conveniences has made me consider cancelling
the wind generator & solar panels in favor of a small generator. A
generator would charge the batteries, run the AC (cruising all summer too),
water maker & washer (yea, I know...but she's willing to go).

I was planning to add a K.I.S.S. wind generator & a couple larger solar
panels but am considering taking that money and putting toward a used
generator.

Two questions:

1) Any advise in choosing a generator?

2) Where to look for good used generator (Florida based boat)?

Thanks!

Glenn.
s/v Seawing