Small generators(inverters)

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boating_al

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I'm thinking of getting one of these small portable generators to run my small AC on my boat: I know that the Honda EU200i is a great little unit that runs for ever and it's very quite & reliable. But I'm also looking at KIPOR unit, the KGE3000 Ti, its less money (not much less) and a bit more power. Is the KIPOR unit worth it or just stick with Honda unit?

Any feedback on the KIPOR unit would be greatly appreciated…Thanks.
 
these things are pretty loud under load, dont' be fooled by claims of near silence; that's only with a small load on. i heard the kipors are louder than the hondas...

whatever do, be considerate to others who may be anchored nearby, dont' use it when tied by the stern and make sure you have TWO CO detector in the cabin
 
Thanks Pascal….There has to be a reason why must people have the Honda; I’ll spend extra the bucks and go for the Honda. I was planning on placing a couple of these CO detector around the boat, I have read stories what could happen if you don’t.
 
This has got to be one of the most dangerous uses for a portable generator (on a boat) most people use an installed Generator or an inverter.
 
It's only as dangerous as you make it. Use your head and your CO detectors and you'll be fine. There are more people using portable gens on boats than you think.
 
And to answer your question, yes spend the extra money and go with the Honda.
 
unfortunately in miami you don't have much choice if you want to overnight in summer time with a small boat... most 24 footers dont' have room for a marine genny although the new small no CO gensets amy fit in many boats where a genset wasn't an option a few years ago. If you're going to use a honda, the key is to be be careful AND considerate.

ex.. if you go and tie up at No Name Harbor or Boca Chita, be VERY careful and avoid using it while tied to the bulkhead. Even if you tie up bow into the breeze, the wind coud shift and bring CO into your boat. or just as bad into the boat behind you.

if you are anchored out, be considerate and don't run it all night if you don't need to. these days, even with low humidity and temp into the low 70s at night, i see boats every weekend with honda buzzing all night on the transom even though AC is not needed. that's just plain rude to others.
 
Pascal I know exactly what you mean, too manny people out there don’t even realize what they are doing, they don’t have a clue what’s being rude to others is.

Thanks for your safety advice; I’m pretty level headed about these types of things…looks like great weather today, I’ll be at Boca Chita today.
 
Like Pascal said be considerate of otheres. i just had my experience with a houseboat a week ago docked next to me at a public dock. They ran their loud genset for 2 hours Friday evening and then started it up at 6:45 am Saturday morning. These idiots could care less if it bother me or not. It woke me up when they started the genset.

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Consideration goes two ways. I may anchor within the crowd during the day but relocate way out for the evenings. I do this so we can run the gen if we want or the kids watch a movie with the volume up or whatever, we just want to do our thing without disturbing others. Having said this, we have had people anchor within 50’ feet from us while we are 1000+ from the crowd and complain how we are inconsiderate of them.

I bought a Honda a few years back to use while we were having trouble with our onboard gen. Very pleased with it, very quite in economy mode for TV, stereo or such but does make noise under full load. This thing even ran our 16,500 AC! For those that say “No-Way” yes it did.

Mike
 
For everyones info: Next Generation power makes a small 3.5 KW diesel generator specifically designed for installation in small boats with gas engines. It burns about 2 to 3 TENTHS of a gallon per hour. So only small diesel fuel tank is needed. THe unit is 30x18x16 with sound shield, 28x15x15 without. Weighs in at 160 pounds
 
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I don't think that fits my enGine bay...

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Originally posted by RadioguyJ

And to answer your question, yes spend the extra money and go with the Honda.

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