g_soilis@m wrote:
> We have a 31 feet sailing boat and we live onboard all year ,in the
> Med.This year as we intend to stay longer periods on anchor to minimize
> marina fees,we decided that a generator would solve som of our confort
> problems.
> 1 We need to run our battery charger which produces 12A ,but i dont
> know how much it draws in W to produce this charge.
> Also we need to run a laptop for entertainment.
> Next is the cooling box that works on 12V and 220 through a transformer
> 220V to 12V 13A max.
> Next is the heater that we want to use occasionally and it is rated at
> 1000W 220V.
> Any recommendations for our needs?Noise level is also of great
> importance due to the small of the size of our ship.
You seem only to be concerned about noise to yourself, what
about your neighbours? I have had otherwise pleasant
anchorages in the Med. ruined by noise from on-board
generators, usually from floating gin palaces with heavy
power demands.
What about wind generators and solar panels instead - I have
both and find them enough for normal needs when linked to a
substantial house battery bank. The wind generator (Wind X
Marine, up to 400W) whistles a bit in a strong wind but no
one (and I've asked around) finds it a problem, including
myself on board.
BrianH.
4 stroke GENERATOR ADVISE NEEDED 
