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• Thinking about installing a generator...
  • Why not install the AC and skip the gen. for now, Bruce?
    • I have decided against solar...
      • It's a wonderful feeling to supply all your power needs, as a byproduct of propulsion.
        • So far, so...well, near.
          • LOL Westy- and I, living on the Texas coast, don't even air condition my house!!
            • That's cuz you got lots of guests that shoot the breeze.
              • Is this a case of the pot calling the kettle black?? Besides- wouldn't that be hot air?
                • Hmmm....come to think of it, I have generated some hot air in conversation.... :D
    • Good idea, install the air now and the genset later.
    • +1 -- I'm with Tom on this one
  • I have A/C on my Sabre 402
  • A/C with out a genset but with solar
    • Wow, those panels have really come down in price. Thxs.
    • Bought three 110w Renogy "fixed, framed" panels for 150 apiece.
    • $ 209.00 US on Amazon.com / $389.00 CAN on Amazon.ca.... what a rip!
      • Canucks got more money....
        • Westy, if I had your money I'd throw mine away!
    • Just ordered one of those Renogy bendable solar panels for $ 209.00 (plus 38 shipping) direct from Renogy
  • Where would you put the generator, Bruce?
    • Where to put the generator...
      • Did you size the Fisher Panda w/ or w/out the sound shield
        • Here is one Sabre installed
          • Think Honda or Yamaha 2000
            • I may get in trouble for this..,
              • No trouble
                • I agree 100%
            • I'd take a Yamaha over a Honda. It's prettier.
          • Wow-- Great wide angle lens shot ;^))))
            • Best laugh I've had this morning!
    • I have a 3000 watt Sea Bird generator that I
      • Here is a photo of the panels
        • And another