Fisherman Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Have you looked into renting, a lot of the shops now rent out the quiet Hondas or Yamaha gennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigs Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have but briefly about a month ago. If I recall renting one would not be cost-effective unless you only rent it for 1 or 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofabed Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have the same issue. There is no power where my dock is and I bought but have used yet a 40W solar charger. I also have a small 1800kw generator. From what I am reading I should take back the solar panel and just use the generator to charge my batteries. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 well you will get about 3.3 amps out of it so it would maintain the battery while your not there but would not charge up a battery over a weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I also have a small 1800kw generator. And just how small is your 1800kW generator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 And just how small is your 1800kW generator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofabed Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 its the size of a briefcase made by coleman. 15"L x 12" D x 18"H and it weighs about 75lbs. It also is very quiet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 its the size of a briefcase made by coleman. 15"L x 12" D x 18"H and it weighs about 75lbs. It also is very quiet . You didn't get the punch line.. I think your's is more like 1800 watt, not 1800 kw(kilowatt) or 150Amps/120V AC, far more than enough to power a whole house. If is is that strong and small it must be nuclear powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofabed Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I just logged on because I realized I posted the wrong size it's a1800W or a 1.8KW generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabluz Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Forget the solar panels for recharging deep cycle trolling motor batteries. To have enough amperage will cost a fortune and would be too large to haul around in a boat. Buy a second or even a third battery.....the biggest you can find. Buy a gas powered generator that will give a charge of 10 amps at 12 volts. Charge one battery during the day while using the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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