Generac generator

Love my Yami 2000. It is possible the Honda puts out an extra 100 watts or so from what I have read e.g. Honda 2000 watts substained. I use it at home for emergency power and it runs the side by side full sized refrigerator and freezer and the 42 inch HDTV/amplifier/satellite receiver and a few lights etc. with no problem. I use it on Sea-Cruz to run an induction cook top, battery charger, lights, etc. I run max loads of 1900 watts. The Yami is sooo quiet and always starts on first or second pull. Has a fuel gauge the Honda does not and a panel that is a little better. The Yami also has lined cylinder walls and is suppose to have a longer life than the Honda but I don't know if that would really be true in any meaningful way.

In the end I think they are very comparable and both great generators. Both can be used in parallel with a second generator for bigger loads. Honda only sells through dealers, Yami sells on Amazon, if that makes any difference (cheaper). It may just come down to red or blue as favorite colors.

This is a link to Amazon with 62 reviews of the Yami:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF2000iS-4 ... B002RWK9N2

A number of boat owners review using it onboard.

Ron
 
Yamaha also has a 2500 watt generator/inverter that weighs about 63 pounds if one is looking for a unit a little larger than a 2000 and doesn't mind the weight!

And don't forget the new, larger Honda 3000i generator/inverter.

Here are some of those models for comparison on one site. Select "Portable" and "Recreational" choices on their "Quick Search" box on the left, and 22 various models will come up together, including he Hondas, Yamahas, Generacs, Honeywells, Subarus, and Briggs and Strattons!

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
potter water":3vgrilmn said:
Wow! I guess I've never thought of hot water heaters as 6 gallons. So, a relatively small heat bar could well do the job.
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I'm not familiar with a "heat bar." But, the 6 gallon water heater is pretty standard in the RV industry, so it is readily available. I think it's a bit of overkill for the type of showers one takes in the boat: spray to get wet, sprayer off, soap up, spray to rinse off. We can both shower and not run out of hot water; still have plenty to do the dishes. The Honda 2000 does a fine job of running the water heater.

Best wishes,
Jim
 
The Honda also has quite a few accessories: propane conversion, parallel kits, covers, locking brackets, covers...

The resale market for Honda is also stronger: I see (6) eu2000/eu2000i on Seattle CraigsList. I bought mine on CL last year for $700 with less than 100 hours on it.
 
Regarding "heat bar." That is what is at the bottom of smaller electric water heaters. It is actually a bar with a resistive element inside and sheathed with a metal tubular cover. They are easily replaceable by the "captain." Often if the water heater doesn't work, that little bar has corroded. I was just surprised to know that some boats with water heaters have electric heaters. My mini houseboat had a standard propane RV type heater that worked great and didn't require any shore or generator power. The Still C-razy crew, relies on boiled water and or solar heat for our showers. Unless we are in fresh water above 60 degrees. However, at Jackson Lake last summer, in July, my wife and I enjoyed the 50 degree water for about 30 seconds each for our "shower." Invigorating is a word that doesn't do those 30 seconds justice. However, we were mosquito free for those 30 seconds.
 
I think the "heat bar" or heating element is the most common failure in older electric water heaters, and just like with domestic electric water heaters, can probably be replaced rather easily.

I also think the electric heaters are used because they are 1.) less complex and problematic than propane heaters, 2.) safer than propane, 3.) easier to install since more boats are likely to already include shore power than expensive propane systems, and 4.) they take up less space and can be more easily made in smaller units than propane heaters.

Why drive a 1-ton Diesel pickup to the supermarket when a compact car will do just fine?

On the other hand, if your 85 foot houseboat has a hot tub for 15 people on the third deck, I'd assume you'd opt for the high output propane system.
 
Do these water heaters have a anode in it like most house hot water heaters? My last replacement was caused by deteriorated anode that I was not aware even existed.
 
Cabelas sells a very small 500w unit for less than 350. It could do the job of basic charging for little cash or bulk and only weighs 21 lbs.

I thought it was interesting.
 
localboy":37so9h30 said:
When it craps out, it goes to the dump...
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Like all Harbor Freight tools! :lol:
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While it seems like everybody goes to Harbor Freight to buy cheap garbage, they do, or at least did, carry Ingersoll Rand (about the best brand in air tools $ for $) at really good prices, high end Delta saws for about 3/4 what they cost anywhere else, Makita, Milwalkee, and even Dewalt if you poke around. To be fair, it is not all junk and most of the time the really cheap stuff is really pretty good, if not surprisingly good. And for the most part, my tools from everywhere else end up in the garbage when they die too.
 
I was refering to their house brands; Chicago Electric etc. For the money, they are OK for the average home owner etc. If I was a pro, I would not waste my money on their Chinese-made tools. The do not last. I've had some tools from them that have done lots of work/projeccts around my house (a cheap tile saw has done tons of cutting for $70) but I've had othe HF tools that have crapped out on me after only a limited time.

Like I said; you get what you pay for and finding anything "Made in the U.S.A." is getting nearly impossible. When it comes to tools I know I'll use a lot and for a long time, I buy quality name brands. JMO. They cost more, but last and are accurate.
 
we have the honda for the boat and the rv the other thing to consider is does it matter how loud the generator is. on the boat the honda is great because its quit.
 
I hate loud generators. The honda is great and there is no question about that. The 4000 kw Onan gen in my RV is really quiet too. My brother's 5000 kw generac from costco is the loudest thing on earth. But it was really cheap and really good for the $.
 
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