On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:29:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Does anyone have any knowledge, experience or input? I can't really see
anything wrong with it as long as it is stored properly and obviously
operated in the open, so it is well vented and ventilated. I would not tie
it's power into the boat's electrical system. I'd just use an appropriately
sized power cord (extension cord) and plug the coffee maker directly into
the generator.

The first thing I'd do is check with your insurance company and with
your marina. If they're OK with it, and if you take all suitable
precautions with the gasoline and its containers, have a CO2 monitor
and use it, then you've got most of the safety issues covered. I
carry my gasoline for the dinghy on deck, stored near a scupper drain.

That said, the EU-2000 makes a bad neighbor even though it is one of
the quietest generators available. In the long run I think you'd be a
lot happier with a permanent installation which is tied into the boats
electrical system.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:29:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
That said, the EU-2000 makes a bad neighbor even though it is one of
the quietest generators available. In the long run I think you'd be a
lot happier with a permanent installation which is tied into the boats
electrical system.


Thank you , thank you, thank you. It's so sad that some people don't realize
how rude they are running these portables. Get a clue people.

Wilbur Hubbard

Wayne,

I think you want to monitor carbom monoxide. I'm guessing CO2 was a typo.
I don't really follow the OP. His boat has a diesel engine. I wonder how
he starts it. Perhaps it has a battery or two. Anyway a small camp stove
will heat coffee, fry eggs, make oatmeal, et c. The genset seems silly.

Dave M.