Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:46:59 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:

If I were planning on putting a generator in a boat I'd "ping" Larry
as he recently described a new model Honda that apparently is a DC
generator and an inverter combined. Larry says that he uses one and it
is quite and efficient.

Unfortunately that is not a marine generator that can be installed
below decks, nor it is a diesel.
Technically untrue. You can create an isolated compartment and vent
overboard.

I don't think Glenn's goal can be achieved on a small boat without silly
compromises. Frex, I could create the compartment, sound proof it, etc,
but then he'd lose his fuel tank, etc.

"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:46:59 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:

If I were planning on putting a generator in a boat I'd "ping" Larry
as he recently described a new model Honda that apparently is a DC
generator and an inverter combined. Larry says that he uses one and it
is quite and efficient.

Unfortunately that is not a marine generator that can be installed
below decks, nor it is a diesel.
Technically untrue. You can create an isolated compartment and vent
overboard.

I don't think Glenn's goal can be achieved on a small boat without silly
compromises. Frex, I could create the compartment, sound proof it, etc,
but then he'd lose his fuel tank, etc.

The more I think this over & read the responses (thanks all) & think I've
come to an interm conclusion. I think that I will put off the aquisition of
another generator & go ahead with the installation of the wind generator &
solar panels to charge batteries. This year I added a 90A alternator so
battery charging should be handled pretty well by these two means. Small
amounts of AC power can supplied by an upgraded inverter, while larger AC
power requirements are most often for shorter periods of time & can be
supplied by the trusty Honda iu2000.

Noise & the Honda. When this think is running slow on eco-throttle, it's
very fuel efficient & very quiet anywhere away from the boat. When loaded
up it does make more noise, but this is usually durring the day and for
short periods of time. Running the AC has me scratching my head a bit
though. Certainly don't want to be the noisy one in the anchorage, though
that 'honor' is usually claimed by someone pretty shameless about it. The
AC is the one fly in the ointment. We usually don't use it, but usually
cruise durring the winter months & aren't interested in it. Summer in FL &
the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.

Hmmm.

Glenn.

Glenn (s/v Seawing) wrote:
Summer in FL &
the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.


It all depends on breeze. If you on anchor, it's ok. If you are tied up
at the dock, especially in Aug and Sep, then it's tough, but then you
have shore power.

The only time I've been badly distressed in FL during summer is being
anchored in the inland near a spit of land which was full of flying
insects. I wanted to shut the boat up due to the insects -- not the heat.

I suggest you TRY it first and then decide. I never had any temperature
issues away from land aside from flyng insects.

-paul

On 2007-10-24 09:14:47 -0400, Paul Cassel
said:

Glenn (s/v Seawing) wrote:
Summer in FL & the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.


It all depends on breeze. If you on anchor, it's ok. If you are tied up
at the dock, especially in Aug and Sep, then it's tough, but then you
have shore power.

We've rarely wanted more than wind scoops at night. During the day, a
quick swim does the trick...

It's so sad to see folks in an anchorage on even moderate days, all
buttoned up with the generator running to keep the a/c going. Doubt
they even look out the windows, yet they're "out on the water".

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
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On 2007-10-24 09:14:47 -0400, Paul Cassel
said:

Glenn (s/v Seawing) wrote:
Summer in FL & the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.


It all depends on breeze. If you on anchor, it's ok. If you are tied up
at the dock, especially in Aug and Sep, then it's tough, but then you
have shore power.

We've rarely wanted more than wind scoops at night. During the day, a
quick swim does the trick...

It's so sad to see folks in an anchorage on even moderate days, all
buttoned up with the generator running to keep the a/c going. Doubt they
even look out the windows, yet they're "out on the water".

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/


Yes, both of you make sense. When the weather is hot...or actually even
when it's not, I spend little time below deck. Actually, I most often end
up launching my dingy and go exploring or fishing or both (I'm really bad at
fishing but persist).

Paul's on to something...it's the insects in the summer that drive us below.
I am planning to build a hard bimini with bug screens, so this will provide
an above deck place with a breeze but 'bug-free'.

I'm not big on hiding below deck with a/c...but want the option...especially
with wife and kids aboard & for a longer term (year...year & a half...maybe
more). I want the family to be happy aboard so all will be happy to keep
going.

Thanks guys!

Glenn.
s/v Seawing.

On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:34:34 GMT, "Glenn \(s/v Seawing\)"
wrote:

Summer in FL &
the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.

Rig lots of awnings and wind scoops; go swimming a lot.

The Bahamas are generally more tolerable than Florida in the summer.