Honda Generator for sale

I've posted this several times, but it is buried in 100's of pages of discussion bordering on WWIII over the use of portable generators on boats. This might help you more fully understand the safety concerns:



"FAQ- Portable Generators:

The elements of risk and the reasons that a marine generator are safer than a portable are:

1. Explosive fumes
- Honda- carburetor vents at the carburetor, fuel bowl drains inside the case, fuel system vents out the fuel fill cap to atmosphere at the generator.
- Marine Generators- fuel system vents internally, tanks vent out the side of the boat well away from any potentnial ignition source.

2. Ignition protection
-Honda - not ignition protected
-Marine generators - fully ignition protected

3. Grounding -
-Honda - not grounded to the boat's electrical system
-Marine Generators- fully grounded to the boat's system and bonded.

4.Carbon Monoxide-
-Honda - exhaust exits at the point of use which can be near occupied spaces
-Marine Generators- Exhaust exits the boat remotely mixed with water at the waterline in the area normally cleared of fumes by wind/breezes.

Study the risks and make your own decision, but the fact that some have used a Honda without incident does not make it a safe or recommended practice, it only means they have decided the risk to the health and safety of their families is one that are willing to assume."
 
Juergen said:
It is a steal but I have it on craigslist since about 2 weeks and not even one person called...
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Take that "custom exhaust pipe" off of it and it will sell. A lot of people won't look at it because of the "redneck" mods.
 
I love my Honda Generator, I have one that powers my work trailer. I can even power my welder from it. the sucker will run all day on a gallon of gas. If it were a girl, i would marry it.
 
Turtlesboat said:
I love my Honda Generator, I have one that powers my work trailer. I can even power my welder from it. the sucker will run all day on a gallon of gas. If it were a girl, i would marry it.
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I didn't think you were the marrying type.
 
fwebster said:
I've posted this several times, but it is buried in 100's of pages of discussion bordering on WWIII over the use of portable generators on boats. This might help you more fully understand the safety concerns:



"FAQ- Portable Generators:

The elements of risk and the reasons that a marine generator are safer than a portable are:

1. Explosive fumes
- Honda- carburetor vents at the carburetor, fuel bowl drains inside the case, fuel system vents out the fuel fill cap to atmosphere at the generator.
- Marine Generators- fuel system vents internally, tanks vent out the side of the boat well away from any potentnial ignition source.

2. Ignition protection
-Honda - not ignition protected
-Marine generators - fully ignition protected

3. Grounding -
-Honda - not grounded to the boat's electrical system
-Marine Generators- fully grounded to the boat's system and bonded.

4.Carbon Monoxide-
-Honda - exhaust exits at the point of use which can be near occupied spaces
-Marine Generators- Exhaust exits the boat remotely mixed with water at the waterline in the area normally cleared of fumes by wind/breezes.

Study the risks and make your own decision, but the fact that some have used a Honda without incident does not make it a safe or recommended practice, it only means they have decided the risk to the health and safety of their families is one that are willing to assume."
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Yup! I agree with all those potential hazards. I have read the discussions on CSR as well as other sites. My inquiry was more directed to someone sharing a real story.
Basically looking for a headline "Vessel consumed by Fire, portable generator to blame". Despite the risks, we all see them being used so I would think that someone has heard of a real world horror story.
 
Madifonzo said:
Yup! I agree with all those potential hazards. I have read the discussions on CSR as well as other sites. My inquiry was more directed to someone sharing a real story.
Basically looking for a headline "Vessel consumed by Fire, portable generator to blame". Despite the risks, we all see them being used so I would think that someone has heard of a real world horror story.
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http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/105125/cogenerators.pdf

And it ain't fire that could get ya. It's the CO.

I guess in the grand scheme of things, 333 deaths isn't that may over a seven year time period. As Frank said, using a portable generator doesn't mean YOU ARE GOING TO DIE! It is just riskier than not using one.
 
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Madifonzo said:
Yup! I agree with all those potential hazards. I have read the discussions on CSR as well as other sites. My inquiry was more directed to someone sharing a real story.
Basically looking for a headline "Vessel consumed by Fire, portable generator to blame". Despite the risks, we all see them being used so I would think that someone has heard of a real world horror story.
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I have personally helped carry a dead man from an aft cabin. The medical examiner said carbon monoxide poisoning. Honda generator on the platform. The family was anchored out in a breezy open area. I pulled up in my dink, was welcomed aboard (friends of mine) and handed a drink. I took a sip of my drink and said, hey, where's Bill at? They, (the family) said that he was below taking a nap in the a/c. Guess what. That was "The Big Sleep". How's that for a "real story"?
 
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Turtlesboat said:
I love my Honda Generator, I have one that powers my work trailer. I can even power my welder from it. the sucker will run all day on a gallon of gas. If it were a girl, i would marry it.
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Some Girl just married the Eifel Tower


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OMG !!

Why don't you F-tards just let this guy sell his genny. ?? :huh:

What you do with it after you buy it !! Is your responsibly to use it right. :smt021
 
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Summer Fun II said:
OMG !!

Why don't you F-tards just let this guy sell his genny. ?? :huh:

What you do with it after you buy it !! Is your responsibly to use it right. :smt021
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CSR Rule 21, Paragraph A, Subsection E:
"Any forum post containing a subject line in any way referring to a portable generator, regardless of what the intention of such post may be, shall hereby rapidly devolve into a pissing contest about the relative safety, or lack thereof, of said portable generator specifically and/or portable generators in general"

Hey, I'm just following the rules. I think there are also rules about excessive use of emoticons, but I'll look that up later. :)
 
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Imho it is the winter blues. Yep the CO will get you most times before the fire.
 
Summer Fun II said:
OMG !!
What you do with it after you buy it !! Is your responsibly to use it right. :smt021
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I agree - nothing wrong with using the genny as long as you use your head too.
The station wagon effect or an on-board genny can take you out just as easy.
Like with any tool it's about proper use and safety precautions.

Best of luck with the sale - not a bad price.
 
Turtlesboat said:
I love my Honda Generator, I have one that powers my work trailer. I can even power my welder from it. the sucker will run all day on a gallon of gas. If it were a girl, i would marry it.
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What size is this generator? Honda's are known to be very quiet. I am not interested in one for a boat, but my house for use during hurricane season. I have a panel wired in so I can use my lights, outlets refrigerator, freezer, micros wave, coffee maker, electric griddle/grill/hot plate etc.. just not the main AC unit or stove. I have gas hot water, and I have a window unit AC in my bedroom. I also have my garage door and outside flood lights wired, which is really good when all is dark outside, my whole yard is illuminated. in Just connect the generator to the outside jack, go into the garage and trip the main breaker.

Thanks
 
I have sold Honda's for years and know a lot about them. I believe the one being sold here is the EU2000. It will work at powering the items you mentioned individually but all at once..no way. I used a Honda EU2000 for about a week during a massive Northeast Ice storm. At the time I did not have a switch panel installed (which wouldn't matter as the EU2000 will not hook to a transfer switch) but I was able to run the forces hot air hearing system, the fridge, a flat screen tv, microwave...basically the basics. Things that have high watt constant draw such as hearing elements, electric stoves etc can be a huge draw so if you are going to use them best to make sure at their highest setting they don't draw more than the rated generator watt rating. Honda has a good wattage calculator tool on their site. Give it a whirl. http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/wattage-calculator
 
Interesting chart thanks for sharing. What I found really interesting was that of the 333 deaths 318 were in the home, 52 were in a temporary shelter...boat brings up the rear at 5 or 1% off the reported incidences Based on all the hostility surrounding the topic I would have expected much higher.
 
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