I currently have shorepower with an 8500 BTU cruisair unit. I recently purchased the boat and have used the AC twice while on shorepower. I thought the unit was rather big for the area it had to cool. My question is how small of a unit can I change out to in order to power it with a single Honda 2000 and still be able to run a couple outlets? The last owner ran it with a 3000 but that is too big, IMO, to place on the boat....and it would have to go on the hard top. Thanks.
AC on 282 sailfish
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Although we have an AC, we haven't really used it at all. The DC fan works fine for southern california.
But we also have a 2000w generator. I'm curious where you position yours when you run it. We've been keeping ours in the walkaround directly behind the anchor locker hatch. It fits perfectly, is out of the way and secured. We run the extension chord back to the shore power receptacle and generally use it to power the water heater. I have wondered if the exhaust could flow aft in/along the walkaround into the cockpit but I don't know if that's a valid concern or not. What do you think ?
But we also have a 2000w generator. I'm curious where you position yours when you run it. We've been keeping ours in the walkaround directly behind the anchor locker hatch. It fits perfectly, is out of the way and secured. We run the extension chord back to the shore power receptacle and generally use it to power the water heater. I have wondered if the exhaust could flow aft in/along the walkaround into the cockpit but I don't know if that's a valid concern or not. What do you think ?
8500 does seam large for a sailfish, especially if you're in Maine.
I believe the Honda 2k will run an 8500 Btu unit. Did you try it and it didn't work? The 1kw will not wok and the 3kw is just to big and heavy for your boat so your stuck with 2kw.
Making heat uses more amps than making cold air so test both.
I believe the Honda 2k will run an 8500 Btu unit. Did you try it and it didn't work? The 1kw will not wok and the 3kw is just to big and heavy for your boat so your stuck with 2kw.
Making heat uses more amps than making cold air so test both.
If you're running a generator on your boat, you really ought to have a CO2 detector in the cabin. Our Marlin came equipped with one in the mid berth but we added another to the main cabin. Cheap fix for a problem that you don't wake up from.
Duly Noted. We didn't see a need for a CO2 detector prior but that would certinantly indicate if we're having any exhaust creep in from the generator......Thanks
Mine actually sounded off one time in the early morning - like 3 or 4 am, when I was running my generator overnight. I guess there wasn't enough wind or it was blowing just right, but when it woke me up, I could tell there was something funky about the air. Shut the gen off, aired out the cabin and went back to sleep. Hate to think what might have happened if not for that detector.
My Sailfish ac is 6000 btu. Works great.
Away from the dock I run it on a Honda 2000 on eco switch. Handles the ac & charger with no problem.
I put the Honda on the aft platform outside the transom door. I mounted some Starboard l brackets on the deck to keep it from walking. I also tie it to the stern cleat.
Away from the dock I run it on a Honda 2000 on eco switch. Handles the ac & charger with no problem.
I put the Honda on the aft platform outside the transom door. I mounted some Starboard l brackets on the deck to keep it from walking. I also tie it to the stern cleat.
Took the AC out to confirm size and it's a 7000BTU Cruisair. Bought the Honda 2000 and it runs the AC perfectly. Placed 2 CO meters and smoke detector in cabin for safety. Looking forward to this summer...no more sweaty, muggy nights! 
raise. Thanks for all the responses and help. NOW moving on to the next project, my microwave needs replacement but I can't find one the exact size to fit in that small compartment....any suggestions or advice? The brand I had was an Origo and of course they don't make it anymore!
2001 282 sailfish
Twin 200 HPDI's
raise. Thanks for all the responses and help. NOW moving on to the next project, my microwave needs replacement but I can't find one the exact size to fit in that small compartment....any suggestions or advice? The brand I had was an Origo and of course they don't make it anymore!2001 282 sailfish
Twin 200 HPDI's
On my 272 when I'm running I put the Honda 2000 on a non skid mat in front of the transom door.
In use I put it on a nonskid pad behind the door on the Euro transom.
I put 2 L shaped starboard brackets on the deck to keep it from walking and tie it off to the stb stern cleat as well.
Also have a CO detector in the cabin, never had it sound an alarm.
In use I put it on a nonskid pad behind the door on the Euro transom.
I put 2 L shaped starboard brackets on the deck to keep it from walking and tie it off to the stb stern cleat as well.
Also have a CO detector in the cabin, never had it sound an alarm.
A tank full of fuel will usually get you through the night with an EU2000 powering up the AC and charger, etc.
But if you are going to need longer periods and don't want to refuel a hot generator, then get one of these EU model Duration Tanks. http://durationpower.com/store/
We have used our Duration Tank on the boat, and on the deck of the condo during storm-related power outages.
Brian
But if you are going to need longer periods and don't want to refuel a hot generator, then get one of these EU model Duration Tanks. http://durationpower.com/store/
We have used our Duration Tank on the boat, and on the deck of the condo during storm-related power outages.
Brian
ahill said:
Ahill, why did you move your gen from the outside of the door? That seems to be the ideal location.
When I'm running I keep it in front of the door for security and to keep salt mist off of it. I also cover it with a Honda Marine Cover.