[Electric Boats] Re: Propane generators

 

You can get propane conversion of the Honda and Yamaha inverter generators.  They cost much more but are also worth much more.  The Yamaha is done by an authorized dealer and they claim the manufacture's warranty will be honored.

As for propane engines in general, they are much cleaner running and you don't have to worry about leaving gas in the carburetor and having it get all gummed up. You also do not have to worry about 'old' propane because it has been sitting in the tank over a winter.

 

eric SV Meander

---In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, <bradley.a.bates@...> wrote :

Hello to the Group,

As Eric and Per have explained, propane has advantages, and I have greater trust in it over gasoline.  As a fan of electric boating, I am generally opposed to using any fuels on board when it can be avoided.  However, we do plan to use it for cooking, probably hot water, and possibly refrigeration, so it will be aboard in one if not two spots on the stern in 30 pound tanks.

Until this past week, while doing some looking around for a new backup generator for our home (a 36 foot RV), I have not considered having a generator on board at all.  However, one like that shown here:

  http://www.amazon.com/Sportsman-GEN2000LP-Propane-Portable-Generator/dp/B004BKI0M0/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396373706&sr=1-2

is not only affordable at $250, it is small, lightweight, and quiet at 65 db.  Placed in a good spot during refurbishment it seems to be a good compliment to electric boating.

However, I would like to hear from anyone in the group who has experience with propane generators.

Thank you,

Brad Bates,

Play Mate

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