Capthead
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- Mar 17, 2013
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- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks 42 Classic
I'm at a crossroads here. My gen set engine is done and I have choices to make. I can either buy a new engine and retain the generator or get a new generator. This is a small generator and was installed by the PO. It is a belt drive with a Kubota twin probably 12 HP. When I contacted Kubota they said that engine is discontinued. It is a 3.5 KW gen. I don't have the need of a 6 or 7 KW genset and the 5's I've read about don't impress me.
I currently am not cruising and my house bank runs the refrigeration for a few days which is long enough for weekend getaways.
I was also thinking about solar and possibly wind. BUT, I just don't like the look of them.
I have AC but I never use it at anchor. If I do go to Mexico I'll probably need the AC. It's 1300 Watts and 19,000 BTU.
Is Solar or wind a reliable option?
I currently am not cruising and my house bank runs the refrigeration for a few days which is long enough for weekend getaways.
I was also thinking about solar and possibly wind. BUT, I just don't like the look of them.
I have AC but I never use it at anchor. If I do go to Mexico I'll probably need the AC. It's 1300 Watts and 19,000 BTU.
Is Solar or wind a reliable option?