Dekers Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Looking at getting a small 240v generator. I know nothing about these really and I'm lost with what is on the market. Need something as QUIET as possible to supply a boat, battery charging will be a big part, but not entirely, so no vast power output required. Yeah, I know, pretty vague, but I need help/advice! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe soapy Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I know someone who has bought a new modular one, he is very pleased with it. has the genny and pressure washer unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff36 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Dekers I have a Honda 2.0i generator that I no longer use, 12v output for charging batteries and twin 230v sockets. Very quiet! Google for the full spec and if you are interested drop me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudwaterboy Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 You have been offered the best for use as a quiet genny, the Honda is the best you will get. Three rules to remember, put it on the bank before use, too many people have died from filling their boat with fumes, boats and petrol do not mix you will need to keep the fuel and genny in a separate locker vented to the outside and do not run it after 8pm, if you are lucky you will be shouted at if not you will find it stops when under water! It is best really to do a power audit and get a battery bank the right size, that is one the engine/alternator is capable of charging fully and with sufficient capacity to see you through until you next move off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedster Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Those Honda 2.0i Griff mentions are about as quiet as they get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 aldi are selling them for about £40 thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 The Honda's also produce very clean electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 aldi are selling them for about £40 thursday. These ones are normally 2 stroke so noisy, my brothers packed up after about 5 uses. Honda is the way forward we have one that has been going for years and starts first time every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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