Generator Requirements

[Lund Mr Pike]

I am buying a 2003 Bayliner 2455 Cierra with 7000 BTU Air, Microwave, Hot water heater and Refrigerator plus a few other accessories like stereo and lights. I was wondering what size generator I would need, Would the plug on the boat be the same as a plug on a camper for the hook up and would the generator be noisy at night. The generator I have in mind has a db rating of 71/73. The generator folks are no help all they want to do is sell me a generator and will sell me the model they make the most money on. Any help will be greatly appreciated

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Generator Requirements

Those portable Honda ones are nice and quiet. And they sell a pigtail that plugs into the end of the shore power cord (or your boat)and the other end is a standard 3 prong outlet you can plug into any standard 110 outlet.

 

[sloopy]

Re: Generator Requirements

remember that Poisones GAS!!

 

[Lund Mr Pike]

Re: Generator Requirements

Thanks Luna...Do you have any idea on what size I need???

 

[Capt. Bob]

Re: Generator Requirements

You have to determine how much wattage you will be using at one time. A 7000 btu per hour AC unit will use...7000 X .2951 = 2051.7 watts. That means the generator will have to produce more than 2000 watts just to run the AC. Generators should run at 70% max efficiency and not less than 35% minimum. A dealer should be able to assist you in choosing the size and showing you why you must have a certain size of unit. If you choose too small or too large it will not last long. Each individual will have a different requirement...even with the same equipment. <br />Go to sites like this to learn http://www.spectrawatermakers.com/edinger/genchoose.html ....and learn you must if you don't trust the dealers.

 

[Capt. Bob]

Re: Generator Requirements

Another link that will be helpful http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gen.htm there is a wattage chart there that will help with sizing.

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Generator Requirements

I've been wanting one of those Honda 2000's for some time now. You may not get to run the air conditioner but you'll be able to heat up hot water for a shower, run the microwave, watch some tv, with juice to spare. Price the marine ones. Then price one of these. I see people with these on there swim platforms all the time (in calm sheltered areas) Good luck!

 

[Capt. Bob]

Re: Generator Requirements

Luna Sea,<br />Down here in the south...its AC first then TV and hot water.