Kawini
Senior Member
Good morning. My search for a first boat seems to be narrowing to older Grand Banks in the 32'-36' size range. I'm looking to buy in California, but will eventually move the boat to the PNW. Once the boat moves north, I can foresee anchoring out for periods of at least a week.
What I'm finding is that many boats in California do not have generators. My question is whether I will need one to anchor out as long as I intend to, or whether it might be possible to forego one.
For example, one boat I'm looking at states as follows with respect to its electrical system:
Battery charger - Xantrex 22
Xantrex 2 kW inverter
6x6v house batteries giving 1005 amp hours
1x8d start battery
All batteries and cables new in 2008
I know that the answer to my question is heavily dependent on my consumption, but assuming that I am stingy with my use at anchor how long will this set-up last me more or less? (I promise not to use the microwave, and the stove is propane.)
Are there any "tricks" to achieving greater energy independence without a generator? More/better batteries?
And finally, if it appears that I do have to install a modestly sized genset, how much could I expect to spend?
Cheers guys!
Steve
What I'm finding is that many boats in California do not have generators. My question is whether I will need one to anchor out as long as I intend to, or whether it might be possible to forego one.
For example, one boat I'm looking at states as follows with respect to its electrical system:
Battery charger - Xantrex 22
Xantrex 2 kW inverter
6x6v house batteries giving 1005 amp hours
1x8d start battery
All batteries and cables new in 2008
I know that the answer to my question is heavily dependent on my consumption, but assuming that I am stingy with my use at anchor how long will this set-up last me more or less? (I promise not to use the microwave, and the stove is propane.)
Are there any "tricks" to achieving greater energy independence without a generator? More/better batteries?
And finally, if it appears that I do have to install a modestly sized genset, how much could I expect to spend?
Cheers guys!
Steve
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