RiverRat
New Member
- Apr 1, 2007
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- Boat Info
- 03 280 Sundancer
Kohler 5 KW Gen.
95 13' Boston Whaler Dauntless
- Engines
- Twin 4.3 MPI
Alpha 1 Gen 2
I do not own a sea ray 24 at this time, but iam in the market for a new 2007 or 2008 model. I will be cruising the ICW. Majority of the time I will overnighting at anchor. I will be using the stock a/c unit, powered by a Honda generator, 2000 series. The salesman told me that would work, but it would only power the a/c only. The generator would be placed on the swim platform overnight. My question is has anyone done this with a small generator and does it function properly.
It should work fine (although not considered safe) it will also keep the fridge running too. If you put it in "econo" mode it will run for about 8 hrs. running both the A/C and fridge before running out of fuel. Make sure you turn off the power converter on the main panel when using the gen.
I would personally recommend getting a factory installed marine gen. if you are going to be using it all the time. The money spent up front will be well worth it in the long run.