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New owner - Question about AC power
Small, gasoline powered generators aren't necessarily noisy or dangerous.
And, you don't have to refill them when hot - especially with the limited use this boater intends. Refill it when it's not hot, before or after each use; they run for a long time on a tank of gas. "Paul" wrote in message le.rogers.com... Remember that you can't put an inverter in the engine room of a gasoline powered boat, so make sure you have a good place for it. Didn't know that, thanks. (I wonder how much I don't know, I bet it's a big list). As for the suggestion of a small, gasoline powered generator. My feelings are that those are noisy and dangerous, both from fire/explosion hazard if you have to refill it while it's hot, and the CO hazard if you run it anywhere inside the cockpit. The only place I'd feel safe running one would be out on the swim deck, but they I'd be worried about salt water splashing and corrosion. I'd stick with the inverter solution. We'll be in fresh water lakes only but your point is well taken. I can't see myself wanting to carry spare fuel on board anyway so refuelling hot wouldn't be an issue. Aside from the inconvenience of locating it somewhere and starting it up each time I want to make a bit of coffee, the noise is the biggy. To have a nice quiet anchorage and watch the sun rise while listening to that thing pounding away ... well, you can see my point. If the setup isn't unreasonable I guess I have to start doing some math. I would really feel better though if anyone else is set up this way, or tried it and found out that it's non-workable. |
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