[C38] Listserve Digest, Vol 5, Issue 75 (generator William) alden andre

alden Andre alden at clifforddevelopmentgroup.com
Tue Mar 31 12:52:13 EDT 2009


William, I wouldn't have a problem running it while I was asleep it is
quite and the exhaust does not get hot you can put your hand on the
exhaust it is so cool while it is running. I use the generator at trade
shows and it runs about 12-18 hours on one tank of gas and  have ran it
two weeks at a time non stop. I would be more concerned about my espar
heater causing problems than the Honda. That's why I built the cage to
hang over the side incase something did happen. alden

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From: William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com>
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Andre That is a neat set-up. Would you run the gen. if you were sleeping
at
anchor to run ac?
Bill Flying Goose

2009/3/30 alden Andre <alden at clifforddevelopmentgroup.com>

> I have been reading about all the comments on generators I use a Honda
> 2000 and built a rack to put it in on the right side of the stern
rail.
> Attached are some photos for your review.
>
> Alden
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>   1. Re: Measurement request (Tom T.)
>   2. Re: Diesel Generator (William Knowles)
>   3. Re: Measurement request (Glenn Terry)
>   4. Re: Measurement request (Steve Peterson)
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> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:35:25 -0400
> From: "Tom T." <tdtron at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Measurement request
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> Hello Charles,
>
> I was enjoying your reply to Max when I noticed you saying your
Autohelm
> was an electrical conservation issue.
>
> You can reduce Autohelm current to a trickle by balancing the helm
with
> a
> bungee cord.  I burned up an Autohelm servo motor in rough seas once
and
> learned the hard way to use the bungee cord.  Now, with the bungee
cord
> connected, the Autohelm motor only gets a little warm .  Before I used
> the
> bungee cord, the motor could burn you if you touched it during rough
> seas.
>
> Try it, the bungee cord will take the Autohelm off of your villain
list
> of
> energy hungry devices on your boat.
>
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata # 95
>
>
>
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Charles <charles at finn.ws>
> > To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> > Date: 3/30/2009 6:25:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [C38] Measurement request
> >
> > I generate 195 watts of solar when the sun is out , with an
additional
>
> > 400 watt wind generator (optimal).  So, I figure for every minute
the
> > microwave is on...  I need about 10 minutes of sun (conservatively).
> > Most of the time my batteries are topped out and given the fact all
my
>
> > nav/ cabin lights are LED or flourescent...  I have power to burn on
> the
> > fridge, microwave and radar, with the only conservation issues being
> the
> > autohelm and nighttime....  BTW, the three units I have listed use
> about
> > 1050 watts, which is about as efficient as a magnetron can get at
this
>
> > point.
> > cf
> >
> > Max Soto wrote:
> > > Charles,
> > >
> > > Remember that if the microwave has a an output power of 700w, it
> > > usually takes more energy than what it produces.
> > > For example, I have an LG 700w, but the input is 1050w. Some other
> > > 700w microwaves have an imput up to 1300w.
> > > So just in case, check the back of the microwaves for the real
imput
>
> > > power.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > >
> > > 2009/3/30 Charles <charles at finn.ws <mailto:charles at finn.ws>>
> > >
> > >     Bill,
> > >     Three models under consideration at this point:
> > >
> > >     1.  Avanti 700w stainless microwave,  10 1/2"H x 18"W x 13
3/4"D
> > >      Price: 89.95 at Staples.com
> > >     2.  Tappan 700w NOT stainless microwave,  18" W x 11-5/8" H x
> > >     13-1/2 D  Price: $123.95 at Sailorsams.com
> > >     3.  Contour 700w stainless microwave,  17" wide x 10-1/8" high
x
> > >     12-3/4" deep  Price: $124.95  at Sailorsams.com
> > >     The stainless on  the two models models appears to be
cosmetic.
> > >
> > >     If other folks out there have other/better ideas...  Please
let
> > >     me/us know!
> > >     cf
> > >
> > >     William Knowles wrote:
> > >
> > >         Charles we are  also thinking of a micro. What kind are
you
> > >         looking at? This sounds like a perfect size.
> > >
> > >         Bill Flying Goose  #324
> > >
> > >         On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Charles <charles at finn.ws
> > >         <mailto:charles at finn.ws> <mailto:charles at finn.ws
> > >         <mailto:charles at finn.ws>>> wrote:
> > >
> > >            I am thinking of installing a microwave oven on the
> port-side
> > >            shelf just forward of the galley.  I am about 700 miles
> from
> my
> > >            boat, so I was wondering if someone a bit closer could
> send
> > >         me the
> > >            shelf measurement (height and depth)?
> > >            Why a microwave?  We drink a lot of tea,  noodles, an
> soup
> > >         and I
> > >            have the inverter capacity to run a 700 watt microwave.
> > >         Microwave
> > >            dimensions are:  18" wide,  11 5/8 high, 13 1/2 deep.
> > >
> > >            Thanks,
> > >            Charles Finn
> > >            Mighty Quinn,  #114
> > >            Great Lakes
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> > > Max Soto
> > > C38 #198 ESTANCIA
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> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:50:37 -0400
> From: William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Diesel Generator
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> Hi Tom,I bought a honda gen at the boat show, would like to see photos
> of
> your install. Sounds like the perfect fix for the honda.
>
> Thanks Bill Knowles
> flying goose
>
> whk1965 at gmail.com
>
> 2009/3/30 Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com>
>
> >
> > Hi Tom,
> > I definitely want to go with a permanent installed Marine generator
in
> > order to run my air conditioning at anchor. You did a hell of a job
> with
> > your sound shield and thanks a lot for you input!! This way will be
a
> lot
> > cheaper tan the price of a marine gen, but if I want it to be
> permanent, I
> > think this will be the right option......
> >
> > Anybody on the list have installed a diesel gen on their boats??
> >
> > Any toughts will be appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Max Soto
> > C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> > Puntarenas, Costa Rica
> >
> > 2009/3/30 Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>
> >
> >>  Hi Max,
> >>
> >> You may not want to duplicate what I did.  Instead of buying
diesel
> >> genset, I used a 3kw air cooled generator.  I through away the
frame
> and gas
> >> tank and put the motor/generator in a sound enclosure.  It was a
very
> big
> >> job but I use the genset enclosure as a helm seat also.  The genset
> over the
> >> helm seat is very quiet in the cabin, being as far as you can get
> from us
> >> and still be on the boat.  The stern area is also downwind from us.
> >>
> >> The sound enclosure and additional muffler make the genset almost
> totally
> >> quiet.  You can't hear it from the cabin when it is running.  We
lost
> no
> >> storage space and gained an elevated helm seat but it was an
enormous
> job
> >> making the sound enclosure.  It is made from 1/2" plywood, lined
with
> lead
> >> backed foam sound deadening material and finally covered by
aluminum
> >> sheeting on the interior.  The enclosure is vented on the bottom
for
> hot air
> >> exiting of the engine and generator portions of the genset.  The
> intakes for
> >> the carb, engine cooling and generator cooling are all separate
from
> the
> >> ends of the enclosure.
> >>
> >> I have tested the internal temps on a hot day with the genset
running
> at
> >> full load and it never gets over about 15f above ambient
> >> temperatures inside.  The muffler is wrapped in heat wrap cloth to
> insulate
> >> it from adding heat inside the enclosure.
> >>
> >> The genset runs on a 6 gal gasoline tank when in use but I have a
> cushion
> >> to cover the genset instead of the gas tank when used as a helm
seat.
> The
> >> rope starter is led through a slot in the lid so it can be cranked
> without
> >> lifting the lid.  The choke is accessed from a lever on the front.
I
> also
> >> installed an engine kill switch on the outside of the enclosure so
> you can
> >> crank and stop the genset without lifting the gas tank or lid.
> >>
> >> Since these pictures were taken, I have put a deflector and grill
> over the
> >> engine intake which made it even quieter.
> >>
> >> I looked at several diesel gensets before I took this route.  We
have
> an
> >> inverter on board so even in winter when we don't carry the genset
we
> still
> >> have 120v service.  I use the genset on my other lake boat as well
> since the
> >> genset is portable.  The sound enclosure is heavy but you would be
> amazed at
> >> how quiet we tamed this beast.  My remedy isn't exactly a match for
a
> good
> >> diesel genset but it was cheaper, portable, lighter, doesn't rob
any
> storage
> >> space, and it gives us a high helm seat making it much more
enjoyable
> from
> >> the helm seat with the fantastic view using it.  I have a small
block
> and
> >> tackle on the backstay to lift the genset to access the rear
locker.
> I can
> >> lift the genset one handed with this arrangement.
> >>
> >> Sorry I couldn't help you on a diesel genset but I did want to
answer
> your
> >> question.
> >>
> >> If you are an idiot like me and decide to go this route, I will be
> glad to
> >> give your more information and photos.
> >>
> >> Good luck.
> >> Tom Troncalli
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> *From:* Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com>
> >> *To: *tdtron at earthlink.net;Catalina 38
> Listserve<listserve at catalina38.org>
> >> *Sent:* 3/30/2009 4:58:13 PM
> >> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Measurement request
> >>
> >> Hi Tom,
> >> What kind of gen set are you using?? I'm planning to install a
diesel
> gen
> >> but haven't decide wich one yet..
> >> --
> >> Max Soto
> >> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> >> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
> >>
> >> 2009/3/30 Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>
> >>
> >>>  Here is a picture of our microwave and air conditioner. I hope it
> comes
> >>> through.  They are in the navigation station foot well.  This area
> was
> >>> essentially useless so we used it for the microwave and air
> conditioner.
> >>> The water pump for the air conditioner is under the quarter berth
> where it
> >>> is easy to service and quiet.
> >>>
> >>> The microwave works from a transfer switch which allows us to use
it
> with
> >>> shore power, genset, or inverter.
> >>>
> >>> The location of the microwave under the navigation station is also
> very
> >>> convenient to the galley.
> >>>
> >>> Tom Troncalli
> >>> Renata hull #95
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> *From:* Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net>
> >>> *To: *Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> >>> *Sent:* 3/30/2009 3:29:03 PM
> >>> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Measurement request
> >>>
> >>> Charles,
> >>>     On Macavity we installed a small microwave in the galley by
> inserting
> >>> it in the bulkhead with the oven extending into the locker. We
> installed it
> >>> in the aft cabin side, above the fridge. I am going to the boat
this
> wekend
> >>> and will send a picture. Joe Launie/Macavity
> >>>
> >>> Charles wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I am thinking of installing a microwave oven on the port-side
shelf
> just
> >>> forward of the galley.  I am about 700 miles from my boat, so I
was
> >>> wondering if someone a bit closer could send me the shelf
> measurement
> >>> (height and depth)?
> >>> Why a microwave?  We drink a lot of tea,  noodles, an soup and I
> have the
> >>> inverter capacity to run a 700 watt microwave. Microwave
dimensions
> are:
> >>> 18" wide,  11 5/8 high, 13 1/2 deep.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Charles Finn
> >>> Mighty Quinn,  #114
> >>> Great Lakes
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> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:06:59 -0800
> From: Glenn Terry <Glenn.Terry at Sun.COM>
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> Hi,
>
> I am having the boat yard haul Smooth Moves for the regular stuff.
She
> is a 1983 model and generally I am doing a bottom paint engine
> maintenance (all 3 fluids) plus all the stuff the yard will find.
Does
> anyone have any advice on things to look for on a boat of this age?
>
> Regards,
>
> G!enn
>
> Smooth Moves
> #248
> South Beach Boat Harbor
> San Francisco
>
>
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> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:18:09 -0700
> From: "Steve Peterson" <stevepeterson at linkline.com>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Measurement request
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> Glen,
>
> If nothing else, drop your rudder and inspect for pitting.  Our rudder
> was
> marginal, and with us doing the Transpac, we did not want to take a
> chance
> on it.  There is a new elliptical design that we are told will make it
> more
> responsive for downwind running.
>
> If time allows, have a survey done to give you a checklist to work on.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Peterson
> "Bilge rat"
> Hassle
>
>
>
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