Kenyon grill power issue for 2010 280DA

[winnipesaukee280da]

I'd appreciate any suggestions or comments for this strange problem. I recently took delivery of a new 2010 280 DA with factory installed Kenyon electric grill. Boat was a dealer swap, just about loaded, but doesn't have a generator. I'm not a handy guy, so the voltage specs didn't alert me, and I assumed that this $1,700 grill option was meant to be used away from the dock. :huh: It's 120V and requires shore power. I have several options:

1. Get a 20 mile long submersible shore power
cord. This seems impractical, but makes about as much sense as equipping the boat with a 120V grill without the generator option.
2. Dealer will install a Xantrex 1800W inverter with two additional deep cycle batteries, that will cost more than the grill.
3. Try to get dealer to swap Kenyon electric for Kenyon propane unit. Grill sits below radar arch, so I'm concerned about damaging arch.
4. Most popular solution locally is to strap Honda 2000 portable generator to swim platform. Need masks w/oxygen like firemen wear for CO, and rubber soled shoes for grounding issues.:smt101 No need to discuss.

I think I'm leaning towards the 1800W inverter. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[Sundancer]

Inverter for a grill is going to burn through those batteries in short order! Without a gennie, you'll have to drive for hours to recharge them! I'd opt for the propane option as long as there is an overboard venting locker for the propane.

 

[Hellman Huddle]

I'd go for the portable generator!! Ok now fire away people, I can take it. :grin: