Honda Generator

What type of pipe would you use? Anything you use will get very hot and create a burn and/or fire hazard. If you are going to use a portable generator put it on the swim platform with the exhaust directed away from the boat. Also have carbon monoxide detectors in the cockpit and cabin areas.
 
Not even through the month of January and we're this bored already?

Though not as universally loved as the Honda check out this deal:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerPro...75035&wl11=online&wl12=39100842&wl13=&veh=sem

I don't think I've seem 'em this cheap even on Harbor Freight? Shoot at this price you could put the thing in it's own bin, install an anchor lite on top, see if it floats behind the boat and hope for the best. Put enough line out and the wind should take her down-wind? If all else fails she's a backup anchor?

:)
 
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Watching this Tide Pod thing develop and yet again another generator thread maybe its time to approach these problems differently
 
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Not even through the month of January and we're this bored already?

Though not as universally loved as the Honda check out this deal:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerPro...75035&wl11=online&wl12=39100842&wl13=&veh=sem

I don't think I've seem 'em this cheap even on Harbor Freight? Shoot at this price you could put the thing in it's own bin, install an anchor lite on top, see if it floats behind the boat and hope for the best. Put enough line out and the wind should take her down-wind? If all else fails she's a backup anchor?

:)

kidding aside, I had a few times around the house needing a small genset to charge up cordless batteries when down at the yard when they shut power down for winter.. It might even run by rotary buffer. At that price I could replace it annually and still be ahead.
 
I would use copper pipe and put a heat shield around the pipe and keep it a safe distance from any surfaces. I don't see where it will be any different from a onboard generator as long as you take precautions, park with wind blowing bow to stern, don't use it while sleeping in the cabin, and have working co detectors. I also plan on covering the generator with a sunbrella cover when not in use to protect it, the sun here kills anything that is exposed. All this is still in the planning stage. What I might add is the generator is a 2000 watt with both 12 and 120 volt plugins and is not an expensive model so if it went overboard not a big loss only an excuse to buy a better one.
 
I would use copper pipe and put a heat shield around the pipe and keep it a safe distance from any surfaces. I don't see where it will be any different from a onboard generator.

That statement alone certifies you have no idea what you are doing. (unless you do know what you are doing and are stirring the pot in the winter.)

An onboard generator is water cooled, including the exhaust...

MM
 
I have never owned a boat with a generator and not aware of how the exhaust is cooled so now I know and it makes since. This is the first inboard motor boat I have owned usually like outboards as they are safer to run and cheaper to maintain. I would not post anything to as you say stir the pot, just asking for honest advise. And as for not knowing what I'm doing I have been around the block a few times and have alot of experience doing many things. All of that comes from trying and perhaps failing and trying again until you get it right all without taking undue risks. If you use your head you can get things done without harming yourself or others.
 
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I would use copper pipe
Honda (and all other manufactures) have designed their muffler/exhaust system for the proper back pressure and performance. Modifying it in any way will reduce performance and likely do damage.
 
I stand by comments in post #82. DO NOT mount a portable generator in the cockpit, bilge or cabin of the boat. The swim platform is the only place that is remotely safe (with precautions) that have been clearly outlined here many times.
 
The muffler on this unit has a screw on the outlet that looks as though was made for extending the exhaust,what I didn't mention is that this is a four stroke unit not two stroke. I will not be changing out the muffler assembly just extending it. If I notice any performance issues I will take it off.
 
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Who would have known a simple question would solicit so many posts. Anyway yes I did run my gen on the grid with no CO problems. As it turned out on the last occasion tied up over four days I ran the batteries down. Ran the gen for a couple of hours and that was enough to put some life back in the batteries and get us home.
 
I would use copper pipe and put a heat shield around the pipe and keep it a safe distance from any surfaces. I don't see where it will be any different from a onboard generator as long as you take precautions, park with wind blowing bow to stern, don't use it while sleeping in the cabin, and have working co detectors. I also plan on covering the generator with a sunbrella cover when not in use to protect it, the sun here kills anything that is exposed. All this is still in the planning stage. What I might add is the generator is a 2000 watt with both 12 and 120 volt plugins and is not an expensive model so if it went overboard not a big loss only an excuse to buy a better one.


May I suggest that you go back and read post #31 on t his thread, since you obviously didn't read the whole thread before posting. There are significantly more dangers and differences between marine generators and portables than just CO. Post #31 will explain them.
 
I would also only use it to charge batteries and cool down the fridge not a long running thing. I think the greatest concern I have marring up my swimstep that I have just refinished. lol
 
Loyd... just for fun... search portable generator on this forum and spend some time reading... you can't seriously think this is a good idea. Clearly you are smart enough to get on the net and ask for advice, now be smart enough to listen to it.

Here at Club Sea Ray, we love our members... If you enjoy your life, I would suggest a marine genny or none at all :)

Josh
 
I read the post and many others about the subject and there are many opinions both ways. I am also considering the battery/inverter option as the generator really is just to heavy to keep on the platform. I have a 2000/4000 inverter and a 50 watt solar charger that I may combine with a 4d battery placed below in the center hatch. I will not be charging the battery with the engine charging system as the 470s have a weak charging system and can be damaged by charging to many batteries. Like I said before I am only wanting to run the fridge mainly. Need to find out the load the fridge pulls to see if the solar charger will maintain the battery. And Josh thanks for your concern. I would rather not use the genny it is just to much of a hassel to put in.
 
Loyd, if you are contemplating the solar route you may wish to have a look at wind as an additional source.
Have a look that the Jade Moon in the background behind my boat. He has two, approximately 1' x 4' solar panels in addition to the wind turbine you can see in the background. How to mount it on a power boat would be the next big question.

That boat has sailed 3 or 4 of the 7 seas and the guy runs his own sailing school, besides that for a 'blow boater' he is a great dock neighbor. If you would like, I can quiz him on what kind of power he gets out of his system.
 
Just wondering if anyone has experience using a Honda portable? Thinking of sitting on swim grid....? Anyone?
I have a 320 with HVAC and a Honda 2000 will not keep up with it. Going to have a genset installed.
 
I have looked at wind but mounting locations on a cruiser is very limited and the blades are very long limiting being able to move around that area. If your friend knows the amp requirement of a small fridge that would be helpful, its like a 1.3 or 1.4 cu ft one with freezer. I can always add more solar to the system. The fridge will only be running when I'm on the boat and the solar will be charging all the time then and in between.
 
The muffler on this unit has a screw on the outlet that looks as though was made for extending the exhaust,what I didn't mention is that this is a four stroke unit not two stroke. I will not be changing out the muffler assembly just extending it. If I notice any performance issues I will take it off.

The attachment point is for attaching a spark arrestor, as I understand it. Any addition to the length of exhaust, particularly a length needed to run it out of a boat will change back pressure.

MM
 

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