I saw a 1300kw portable gas generator for $1k that sits on wheels and would store easily in my boat's garage under the cockpit. Plan was to use it on the deck of the cockpit as an emergency backup to charge the inverters in the event the Onan takes a break and wants me to learn more diesel repair.
Portable generator operating instructions call for a grounding strap to be tied to a lead rod buried 2 feet deep. Neither the strap nor rod come with the unit. It doesn't sound like this would be safe to operate on a boat.
One forum member suggested it would be okay.
I would like to hear from others before I return the unit.
THanks
Bruce
Freestyle
1986 62 CPMY (54 with ext)
Tampa
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02-05-2024 07:00 AM #1Senior Member
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Backup Gas Generator
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Re: Backup Gas Generator
If you carry gas for the tender it’s probably not a bad idea. I’d look for a propane dual fuel one though. Everything I have that uses gas that I don’t use on a regular basis’ even with stabil 360 in it seems to have carb problems
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02-05-2024 07:56 AM #3Senior Member
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02-05-2024 08:23 AM #4
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1300 watt or kw?
1300 watts is nothing.
Also the ground issue could be worked around but I'd bet the unit would be useless after 6 months in sea air.Scott
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02-05-2024 09:35 AM #6Senior Member
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Re: Backup Gas Generator
The fish kit zinc is a new idea to me and seems like it would do the trick.
I fear the CO from a gas generator as well. My op plan is to run it on deck wherever the wind will blow the exhaust away. I plan to charge the inverters and not run the gen while anyone is asleep.
Thanks for the fish zinc idea.
Bruce
Freestyle
1986 62 CPMY (54MY with ext)
Tampa
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Re: Backup Gas Generator
Could you run the gasser on the swim platform?
CO gasses are just a lil heavier than air. On top of the boat, CO can still seep in, On the swim platform (as long as nobody is swimming) helps ensure the exhaust gas does not seep in.
Keep in mind, Station Wagon Effect may apply here anyway.
I have been around some end results (BAD endings), so I'm a lil Polly about CO.Last edited by Captain Ralph; 02-05-2024 at 11:09 AM.
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02-05-2024 11:53 AM #8Senior Member
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Re: Backup Gas Generator
I get the not needing much KW power but I would find the smallest 1800 RPM 3 cylinder diesel and use it as a backup. No fuel issues, just need a plan to exercise it. Permanent installation that would compliment the full main generator and the inverter setup you have now.
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