Glenn (s/v Seawing) wrote:

Two questions:

1) Any advise in choosing a generator?

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


A/C on an anchor? You are talking about running a genset 100% of the
time afloat. I think that'll pretty much take all the enjoyment out of
sailing. You say a small boat - well how small? Generators, especially
diesel, are noisy. So what will you do - build it a compartment and then
line that compartment with lead sound deadening? OK, then you need to
vent it. Even so, you'll know it's running which would make me crazy.

I don't think you can get a big enough generator to power, say a
microwave and a/c, quiet enough on a 35' boat. There isn't the room
for it.

If you can't get your wife to simplify her life, get a trawler.

-paul