Posted by Jay Glen (svfantasy@…>)
Most of us have diesel engines and do not want to carry quantities of explosive gasoline. Also, gas generators can be a serious hazard with carbon monoxide poisoning if a great deal of care is not employed. However, diesel generators (built-in) are very expensive and I know many sailors use these portable gas generators. It is my preference not to.
On Jan 8, 2008 7:17 PM, Bob Weeks <rweeks6508@…> wrote:
I think one of the selling points other
then the Honda name is the sound level which I believe is around 56dBs. Very
quiet! But the price is a little steep. Coleman also make one in the same
size/capability range but more in your anticipated price range ~$500. Since I
am considering a mooring due to cost I have been saving my boat bucks to
eventually get a Honda….but if something comes along with the same
capability, reliability, and cost I am there.
Bob
From:
FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Borelmfg
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008
9:57 PM
To: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [FreedomOwnersGroup]
Looking for feedback on portable DC Generator
about 16"x10"x12" high. Note: the generator
should not be run in side the boat, only outdoors if fresh air.
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Regards,
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van
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From: Randy
To:
FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January
08, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Re:
[FreedomOwnersGroup] Looking for feedback on portable DC Generator
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Hi Van, I have a Freedom 25 with and out board motor and am considering
an onboard generator, space onder the seats in the main cabin is where I would
want to store it.What are the dimensions of the generator?
vtaiariol <borelmfg@…>
wrote:
Hi Group,
First, I am a member of this group for a long time and freedom
owner. Our company is developing a portable gas powered DC
generator/battery charger. We are looking for feedback on need and
options customers would like to see. The current model will gas
powered, weight 30 lbs and output 50amps of 12VDC power for charging
lead acid, AGM or Gels. Costing will be less than $500.00 It will
look much like a Honda portable 1000 watt inverter generator.
With all the electrical demands on modern boats, keeping batteries
charged is a real challenge. We envision this new product will be
used by smaller boat (>35ft) as primary charging system when away
from the dock. We also see this product as back up system for larger
boats with in-board gensets. Our unit be hand start and charge even
batteries that are completely dead. Something conventional
alternators may not do. The unit will have overload protection, amp
meter, and voltage limit of 16VDC. Sound level will be about 62dBs
or less. It will also reduce the chance of eletrical shock compared
to using conventional 120VAC portable generators.
What does the group think of the product? Are there any options that
the group would like to see?
Regards,
Van Taiariol
Borel Mfg.
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– Jay Glen ki6jtks/v FantasyFreedom 40 Cat-KetchSan Francisco Bay Area