Next message: Ken James: "Re: lv-ab: re: Small Genset Question"
Sorry about re-posting this but there's another factor I havn't added to the
mix. The AC unit is reverse cycle, so powering it at anchor adds the benefit
of LOTS of heat (provided the water temp is not below 40 degrees, at which
point the unit totally freezes up) without resorting to (dangerous?) propane
heaters, running the stove all night, etc.
Ron wrote:
'I did some EU2000 checking and
find that it runs about $939 to $999 with some folks offering free shipping.
Some testers have the highest compliments for its inverter which is
sine-wave. Its continuous rating is 1600W and, amazingly, its sound level is
58db!!!!! So, for what it is, it's very good. I have to wonder about its
longevity running 8 hours a night - if you get up and refuel it.'
REPLY:
This is going to be difficult. Between price, quality, portability and sound
level the EU2000 is tempting. But so is starting a generator with a button
from inside the cabin, never having to refill it on a bouncing deck, not
having to carry THREE types of fuel (diesel, mixed gas, and unmixed gas),
and not having to haul it out of a locker every time its used.
Ron wrote:
I hope that your boat has a white or very light colored
hull!
REPLY:
Er, um, pride got the better of me. Regardless of warnings, the first item
on the list when bringing this boat back from the dead was an Awlgripped
hull. The boat's name may give you a clue as to the colour.
Tim Holock
S/V Marooned, Endeavour 32
Annapolis, MD (well, really MRE)
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