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Agreed. If I can find one with.

BTW...yah...charging Lithium directly from engine is no bueno. None of the LifePo4 manufacture recommend that.. Must come through a dc/dc charger. Needs to be precise voltage and well regulated. Look at the solar panels sold by Dakota, they look interesting. Could keep you charged at the...

So I am right there with you. If I buy the boat without the gen I am considering the same approach. I am looking at 24v, simply for the efficiency and safety...less amperage, less heat, better conversion of energy. But the extra cost might not be worth it. I would probably go with lithium, more...

Ok...so if you reheat leftovers for lunch on your boat using this system, by the 100th meal the system paid for itself! Does that help? lol In all seriousness though, if I can't find a Marlin with a genset, I will probably buy a Victron or Mastervolt inverter/charger and a 200ah lithium or...

That looks interesting. Could charge from shore power. This also looks interesting for an application like yours for a more permanent solution.. Would include the ability to charge from alternator and/or solar and the ability to upgrade to 200ah. They also mention "marine" applications. But...

Yes, and from what I see, using an "Inverter Microwave" might be useful. Lower, more consistent draw possible. What suprises me is how much a Keurig draws.

Ok...so let me be clear, I am not advocating to do this...but the concept is interesting to discuss. That said, all of what you described is actually pretty feasible. And if I sat hear and described a genset installation, that too would sound insanely complex and expensive as well. At minimum...

Hmm... would be interesting off a Dakota lithium... Still curious if it would be better to go 24v?

Well...let's think about this.. (2) 12v AGM 92ah and 24 inverter/charger COST: $1,100 WEIGHT: 135lbs OR (1) Generator, plus fuel COST $15,000 WEIGHT: 400lbs Now, I am not trying to be precise, and the comparison is not exactly fair. But I am trying to think out loud and...

Yes, please keep me posted. The 80 amp inverters look huge, plus they need a beefy cable run to the batteries. Correct me if I am wrong, but a 700w microwave needs about 6 amps of 120v. Which means the inverter needs to pull about 66 amps of 12v DC from the battery, no? Would it be better to do...

Yes, your thoughts are exactly where this thread brought me. I am not going through all the trouble and expense up upgrading to a larger boat, just to stare at things I can't use out on the water. It's unfortunate though, I have a nice one lined up without a gen. I guess I will keep looking.

Thanks. All the info provided has been helpful. For my purposes, sounds like I should find one with a gen. I need to be able to easily crank that up and make something to eat. Plus run my deck lights offshore while canyon fishing. Too bad, I had a line on a nice Marlin, but lacked a gen...

Sorry, not to be a broken record...So if I make sure my inverter and breaker/wiring is up to it, I can run a microwave to heat up lunch? I only mention the engine running because it keeps the voltage up when the load goes on. I would think that helps? Upgrading my inverter is easier than adding...

That's GREAT information, and much appreciated, thank you. Is it current with the new models of Hondas? The reason I ask, the new models mention "brushless" motors, and mention something about it sealing the fuel out of the carb when not in use. The grounding issue concerns me. The C0 not as...

When I am off the shore power I have no need for AC or a fridge. The only thing I would want is to be able to run a Keurig and/or microwave from an inverter from the DC side. It's nice to have a hot cup of coffee or be able to heat up your lunch. I am assuming, even off an inverter I would need...

I have seen plenty for sale in a range of prices. Good ones, priced right seem to sell quick. Lesser ones, overpriced seem to sit. That's always been the case, doesn't seem any different now.

Ok...sounds nice to have, but I probably won't miss if I dont. Can I run the microwave or coffeemaker off the batteries with the engine running?

I am looking at some 2005 Marlin 300's. Some with, some without the Fisher Panda Generator. I primarily want a gen for the handful of times I overnight offshore fish each year. But I am wondering if it would be wiser to simply use a portable Honda for those few times a year, as opposed to the...

Looking for a 2005 - 2006 Grady White Marlin 300 If anyone has a lead, email me: ralphdang at gmail . com Thanks!