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Just learned yesterday what you two are saying, I believe. ~IF~ engine batteries fully charged (its separate smart charger say they are so after running generator), engine starts like a Swiss watch. If sharing house battery 'bank' (2 measly batteries presently) with engine batteries (after...

Baker, you bring up a very interesting point. The boat I just bought was definitely set up for shore power and hanging around a dock; my scene is hardly ever be on shore power but among islands in the middle of Timbuktu. No wonder it was all set up so inefficiently for self-containment, such as...

Interesting and informative thread. My setup and thinking is like many others - (1) separate starting batteries for main engine, (2) separate single starting battery for generator (backed by a portable charger and Honda generator 2000 which I just happen to own and need for other purposes by...

Here is link to the entire boat, which includes engine pictures. I did remove intake cover and expected a foam in it of some type, as customary in many generators, but there is none. I trust that is normal. prairie 29 trawler for sale - Guatemala Yacht Broker - Rio Dulce

One good thing about getting older (I am 68), it is that we hear progressively less, and here I thought generators were being made much quieter nowadays.:ermm:

Got cha. Now I am onto another new 'wild experiment'. Had a local fellow add a V to the front of the dingy, now looks like a little speed boat! LoL The hollow addition has a hatch to put things in. I have a 55lb thrust Saltwater electric motor (Maximizer), and thinking of attaching it to the...

Thank you FOG. I actually bought it because of the opinions of those on this board, which I been reading religiously for a year before actually joining.

We put better hard rubber motor mounts, major help and you are right is the reverberation that was 1/2 the battle. Also attaching the same material as used in outboard cowles (hood covers) and attaching it under the engine room floor panels, another major reduction. Almost to 'purr' level. If...

Thankfully a 16kw AC is not an absolutely must in my case, a 12kw will do because of size of boat, and the Honda 3000is does adjust accordingly because of its excellent auto-rpm adjuster, meaning unlike the 2000is is not a strict, bi-modily 100% in or out of 'eco mode'. Yesterday spend 5 hrs...

Fascinating conversation. Just wanted to add, that whenever talking about the super quiet Honda generators (i.e.1000is-3000is) is good to take into consideration that whatever one chooses for their applications, take into consideration the power range of the generator 'as long it stays in...

The dingy that came with my new purchase. I am still not sure what direction to go with it, if any. It hooks up to the swimming platform and wenches up easy enough. https://www.flickr.com/photos/153461265@N07/shares/9G52z4

koko: I got to get with the lingo, I get the impression 'driving' a boat is not often used here. LoL The run from Livingston to Placencia was uneventful, even crossing 30 miles of somewhat 'open ocean' through the Sea of Honduras. Endless huge patches of grass however. Went east of East Snake...

The exact first question I had myself from the beginning. It was in Laberne, FL till 2008 and ~told~ driven to Guatemala. Local 'Daring Duo' captains here do the trip all the time bringing in Florida boats of all sizes. Still, it is 350 mile trip from Marquesas to the Yucatan as a crow would...

Hey cappy. I am getting the impression, boats are like RVs, make sure when buying one, unplug it from 115V and then have the ex-owner show you how it all works. ;) I believe it is the cf50, strictly 12v. It goes from green to yellow properly, but yellow starts flashing. If generator not...

Yes, from Rio Dulce, Guatemala. Drove it up to Placencia, Belize last week. I am still trying to figure out all its odd (aka new-to-me) equipment. Little by little its making sense. The ex-owners were German, so a bit of language barrier. The one that totally escapes me thus far is the Weaco...

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