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09/06/2019 1:31 pm
I'm looking for a portable power source, just in case we stray too far from home and run out of juice. Anybody our there have experience with these?
09/06/2019 4:23 pm
Good question!
A 2,200 watt Honda portable generator will put out about 15 amps @ 120 volts and is rated at 3.7 hp.
Is there a rating visible on the charger in the boat?
Bill
09/06/2019 10:05 pm
We have a folding paddle. 😉
Seriously, you could mount a kicker outboard to your transom, as many sailboats do. Or instead of a canopy, you could install solar panels.
My motor has a toothed gear as well as a double belt sheave. I've mused over the idea of rigging up a small engine with a corresponding chain cog that could be used to drive the one on the electric motor. It's not high on my to do list.
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Topic starter
16/06/2019 8:21 am
16/06/2019 8:33 am
Please let us know how it goes.
How many batteries have been installed on your vessel?
Bill
07/10/2020 7:00 am
@lnglindsey Okay, so enquiring minds want to know ----- did you get this, what specifically is it, where did you buy it, and how has it worked out for you as an emergency backup?
Thanks!
Rob
