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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

14-10-2017, 08:38

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

I’m guessing this is done at dock or while long-term moored/anchored?? I just can’t see how we could do this while underway.

I guess I can see how it’s possible. I just don’t think making...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

13-10-2017, 15:39

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

Oh, I only wish :frown:. We actually cruise with zero beer in the fridge (shocking, I know :danger:). Beer is too heavy. Too pricey. I’ve thought about ways to brew my own on board, but can’t see how...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

13-10-2017, 15:05

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

Our 400 watts solar and (theoretical) 400 watts wind generator almost always provides all the power we need. I do carry a small 1000 watt gas generator as the ultimate battery backup, but I rarely...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

09-08-2017, 08:34

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Generator yes or no?

Wow [emoji3]! Does this mean I'm no longer "camping" in your eyes???

Like I and others have said, it comes down to amps in vs amps out. Even Ken agrees, solar is king. So get a good solar system...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

08-08-2017, 15:55

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

Hmmm, as someone who cruises with all three (solar, wind gen and gas generator) there's no doubt solar is king. But if you've maxed out your solar panel space and still need more amps I'm not sure...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

08-08-2017, 10:08

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

Like I said, it all depends on your power needs vs your passive (solar/wind) power production. You can cram a lot of solar on modern boats.

Where and how you cruise will all factor into this...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

08-08-2017, 06:16

Replies: 56

Generator yes or no?

Views: 15,978

Posted By Mike OReilly

Re: Generator yes or no?

The answer will depend on your energy budget. How many amp will you need vs what will you produce via solar and wind. It's certainly possible to avoid the need for a generator, but it all depends on...

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