George Pearson wrote: > --- Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Yes I agree with that provided that the TP is running at or near its >> full power. A 5kw TP will take 6.5hp from the engine using a >> straight conversion add 50% for inefficiency that's 9hp at 5kw. fine >> for loading the engine. However most of the time that it is in use, >> unless you are using electric heating, aircon or cooking, it will be >> running at more like 200watts, or less than 0.5hp. > > Yes, I think one still needs an inverter for the normal, light-power > needs. You would only run the engine (and TP) for the power-hungry > appliances. You wouldn't run a gennie for such a light load either.
...well I would still have another Travelpower...and for that matter a Beta 43. If I was doing another narrowboat, I would also have another semi-trad, with very silmilar rear cockpit design to Earnest (now much copied). And now for something compleatly different...shaft couplings.. I would want a trust bearing next time, but would not have a Pythondrive or Aquadrive, but would go for the new Centraflex one, with thrust bearing/CVJ/rubberdoughnut. -- Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest - Shannon Reg 7410 Read about the TNC Irish travels at: http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/Tour_07/index.html
