Can you recommed a generator for my 260 sundancer 2004

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-Kevin
 
Pgh330 said:
For that small of a boat, Don't go with a permanently install / water cooled Generator. The expense to install, not to mention the expense of the generator itself is way to costly.
Get your self a portable Generator *** suggest Yamaha or Honda. These are quiet, extremely fuel efficient and small enough to put anywhere on your boat. all you need to do is plug the generator into any AC outlet to supply AC to your boat when off shore power. Or even better you can create a AC input to your boat and have it switched at your AC Panel / i.e. Generator Breaker -- which would safely turn-off your Shore AC and switch you to use your Generator AC.
So much more cost effect, portable, can take with you if you sell the boat, so much more cost effective and not tied to marine repair personnel or marina if needs repairs.
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Dear Sir, post of this nature are only allowed between November and February.

Thanks, Your CSR family
 
Blueone said:
That’s great advice.... but... I have spent 4 years getting my boat the way I like it... I really don’t want to start over ... boats don’t make sense... if you have the money .... throw it at it... I never regretted spending money on the boat...
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I see your point , but a $10-$15k Expense on a 420 DA is very different than A $10-$15k expense on a 260DA.
 
Where are you located? I have a kohler 6.5k that would be perfect for your boat. My 340 only has a 5k and handles ac and everything flawlessly! $3500.00 plus freight. ( if there is any)
 
Pgh330 said:
For that small of a boat, Don't go with a permanently install / water cooled Generator. The expense to install, not to mention the expense of the generator itself is way to costly.
Get your self a portable Generator *** suggest Yamaha or Honda. These are quiet, extremely fuel efficient and small enough to put anywhere on your boat. all you need to do is plug the generator into any AC outlet to supply AC to your boat when off shore power. Or even better you can create a AC input to your boat and have it switched at your AC Panel / i.e. Generator Breaker -- which would safely turn-off your Shore AC and switch you to use your Generator AC.
So much more cost effect, portable, can take with you if you sell the boat, so much more cost effective and not tied to marine repair personnel or marina if needs repairs.
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Bill,

As a new member I will warn you that this topic has been hashed about a great deal and usually ends up poorly for the person who posts it. Use the search function for details.

Two words... "Not Safe".

1) A portable generator is not electrically grounded to the boat and opens a whole can of worms in and around the boat.
2) The fuel system is not sealed for fumes and creates a fire hazard.
3) Insurance companies will not pay for any damage caused by using a portable non-marine generator on a boat.

Other than that...

Welcome aboard!

-Steve
 
Steve S said:
Bill,

As a new member I will warn you that this topic has been hashed about a great deal and usually ends up poorly for the person who posts it. Use the search function for details.

Two words... "Not Safe".

1) A portable generator is not electrically grounded to the boat and opens a whole can of worms in and around the boat.
2) The fuel system is not sealed for fumes and creates a fire hazard.
3) Insurance companies will not pay for any damage caused by using a portable non-marine generator on a boat.

Other than that...

Welcome aboard!

-Steve
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Damn...you killed that....no debate?...just for a few pages?... :)
 
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