Got one. It's noisy and only runs for 4 hours. I am also thinking about adding another battery. My 2 existing 27's becoming 1 bank and a 4D for bank 2. I'm a pretty good sailor and can talk foils, sails and deck layout with the best of 'em but this is my first "cruising" boat. For 40 some odd years the only thing I wanted out of my electrical system was to keep the sailing instruments running 'till the end of the race and I could give a flip less about the rest. I'm treading one some new territory here....It's like....Wadda ya mean the battery won't do that! Help Me! Mark, Gratis (6115) Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT http://www.fairtax.org ----- Original Message ----- From: DaveBreski To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 7:59 PM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday?
Probably ought to spring for a generator! Dave Cape Cod, MA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sailor Chef Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday? Why A/C. Ralph, this ain't the Pacific Northwest...We have heat, humidity and BUGS! I know running an A/C off an inverter is a pipe dream...but..."I HAVE A DREAM!" Actually, I would like to run a coffee maker, a small m'wave and some other small stuff. After all Gratis is my "condo" in New Orleans. Mark Gratis (6115) Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT http://www.fairtax.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph E. Ahseln To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:59 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday? Mark, Are you thinking you want AC on board ? What do you need AC for ? The inverter would simply convert your Battery 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC. It's a bit of a extravagance for a small boat like ours . In my humble opinion. But.....Some folks have AC appliances like Microwaves, Ice boxes.. etc... I have a cheap small 150 watt portable inverter to run my laptop Power Supply...That's all I need. There are some who might have issues with the AC output waveform ,on cheaper inverters, causing problems for some AC gadgets but I've not experienced it. UW, Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: Sailor Chef To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:24 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: test - no mail since thursday? Speaking of batteries...I'm thinking of installing a 2000w inverter. I have 2 "group 27" batteries charged by a small solar panel and the running of the engine (we have no elect on the dock, hence the need for the inverter). Any thoughts, experiences and/or advice. Mark, Gratis (6115) Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT http://www.fairtax.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1310 - Release Date: 3/4/2008 8:35 AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1310 - Release Date: 3/4/2008 8:35 AM
