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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
Photos: Misty Seas
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:12 am Post subject: how to shelter honda gen from rain while running |
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Looking for ideas on how to operate my Honda gen while it is raining out. Don't have a bimini as of yet. All advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks |
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johnbenj
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 110 City/Region: Bainbridge Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Amoreena
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject: more information |
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Hi - What model do you have? I have purchased, but not used, the Honda cover for the i2000 model. The reviews say that it is a very tight fit which sounds good to me.
I am interested in this topic as well so I look forward to an answer from others who have experience. |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have a pic of mine but imagine this. Cut out a piece of foam mat (I used a cheap 5/16-3/8 thick yoga version) a few inches larger than the footprint of your generator. Now get yourself a cheap spring clamp like this:
http://www.mechanicstoolsupply.com/Spring-Clamps-3-75-mm-VG58300_p_22912.html
Lay the foam on top of the generator and clip the clamp to the top carry handle OVER the foam. This will hold the foam on the generator like a flexible foam hat without contacting exhaust and allowing for good airflow. Be sure and use the rubbery type closed cell foam so it does not soak up the rain as well. Makes a useful seat pad or mat when not shedding rain.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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Dreamer
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1764 City/Region: Really Sunny SaddleBrooke
State or Province: AZ
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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Johnbenj, The Honda or home made covers are not for use while running. All cooling vents would be covered. _________________ Roger
Once a C-Brat, always a C-Brat
Dreamer- Sold 25 Feb. 2013 |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
Photos: Misty Seas
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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I did purchase a Honda vinyl cover and you are correct, not to be used while running. I was thinking about building a box, that would house the Honda 2000, make the sides so that they can hinge in an up position as a roof for the Honda, all supported by the four post which support the sides and top. Any suggestions always appreciated. |
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roydawn
Joined: 24 Jun 2012 Posts: 45 City/Region: No Fort Myers
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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Just finished mounting my Honda 2000 I, never thought it couldn't function correctly in the rain! I'd be interested in hearing more about this. Also made a nice 20 amp cable to plug it into the 30 amp shore power inlet. Hey we have ONLY had 11" of rain in the last 4days, RAIN? Too much! Roy |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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We had an extra Sunbrella rear window cover from the Tom Cat (actually a whole set, since they made them in the wrong color). We just made a frame for the Sunbrella cover --it was about 24 x 18" and mounted it over the generator. Kept the majority of the rain off, and the generator runs fine under this.
You want to have free flow of both cooling air and ability of exhaust to be swept away by the breeze! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Yahoo Groups has a Honda EU 2000i Generator Owner's Group that has endless ideas on how to use and care for your generator:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Honda_EU2000_Generators/
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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johnbenj
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 110 City/Region: Bainbridge Island
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C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Amoreena
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Sigh - yes, i read the OP too quickly. |
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rogerar
Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 146 City/Region: SW FL
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C-Dory Year: 1999
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:12 am Post subject: |
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I found a soft sided pet carrier that fits my Yamaha 1000is perfectly. It has roll up windows at the ends and sides, and folds for storage. I found it on Ebay.
Roger |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
Photos: Misty Seas
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Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Always a wealth of ideas and information supplied by my c-brat friends. Very cool. |
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Pandy Girl
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 362 City/Region: Westfield, NC
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Pat, Sandy holds and Umbrella over ours it works fine. Jim Jessup _________________ Pandy Girl |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
Photos: Misty Seas
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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So, I've been brain storming and think maybe this might work, if I locat the gen on the bow of boat, then fasten canvas onto the bow rail and stretch it over and above the gen and attach other end onto the rounded portion, above the stateroom, using snaps! The center of the canvas could be pushed up by means of a short pole. This way would have plenty of air flow and sheltered from rain, when not needed just fold up and stow away. So guys how does this sound? Jim, you have a great firstmate in sandy! Don't know if Linda would buy that! |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:14 am Post subject: |
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patrick and linda wrote: | So, I've been brain storming and think maybe this might work, if I locat the gen on the bow of boat, then fasten canvas onto the bow rail and stretch it over and above the gen and attach other end onto the rounded portion, above the stateroom, using snaps! The center of the canvas could be pushed up by means of a short pole. This way would have plenty of air flow and sheltered from rain, when not needed just fold up and stow away. So guys how does this sound? Jim, you have a great firstmate in sandy! Don't know if Linda would buy that! |
Sounds good for rain shelter, but I'd be concerned that carbon monoxide fumes would enter the cabin, especially if the boat is swinging at anchor, which would make the wind follow back along the boat from the bow.
Joe. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
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Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Agree with Joe--we always put the generator on the swim step with exhaust pointing aft. On the Tom at it was fairly easy to stretch the Sunbrella from the aft railing over and secure the aft end on the outboard. For a 22, make a PVC frame to hold the canvas in place and over the generator. |
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