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Old 03-26-2013, 09:41 AM   #24
Phil Fill
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City: Everett Wa
Vessel Name: Eagle
Vessel Model: Roughwater 58 pilot house
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I really must protest being on the West coast by the time I get up and on line the eastern coast has already post dozen of replies.



The Eagle did not have an inverter when we bought it. The Eagle had three 8 D for house, so I bought a cheap Xantrex 3000 inverter at that time for 750 bucks. Did not have time to wire so I plugged the shore power cord into it. We have used it a few times over the years. Mostly during the winter when the AC dock power goes out. Some people have trouble with the Xantrex, but I think its because they push it to the max, 2500 watts, for long periods of time.

Anyway I would have a gen set over a battery and inverter, but the inverter does come in handy once in a while. The trouble I have with an inverter is HOW it charge back the amps if you don’t run the main engine? You need a gen set!

Lastly I would install a separate charger and inverter.
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