Arby:
Your points are well taken. I do however know of one live aboard electric sailor who kept a Honda generator on deck for six years in the Caribbean before the electrical end failed. Engine still starts though. That's pretty good run and it probably could be repaired. But, it was probably more cost effective to buy a new one. Of course it should be also emphasized that these gas generators should never be operated in an enclosed space and/or below decks. Your advice to make sure that the possibility of leaking fuel should not be able to accumulate is a good precaution too. Though I have never had this problem. I think for most boats that is not a problem as the decks have drains so that any liquid that ends up on the deck drains rapidly. Of course the EPA and Coast Guard will not be very pleased should this happen.<g> Perhaps if Honda or another manufacturer sees enough of a market. They will offer a units that are more "marinized" in the
future. Of course that usually also means charging more $$$. But, until they do I think these stock generators will do the job when operated with common sense and also being aware of it's limitations. They may not work for every installation but, it's working on my boat so far without problems.
Mike
http://biankablog.
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