Generator/Shoreline

[Maine Attraction]

Never had a boat with Shoreline until now. Wondering if I attached a generator to the shoreline connection while out on the water, would I safely be able to run 12V accessories such as spreader lights etc., as well as my outlets in the cabin with say a Honda EU 2000i or similar generator?

 

[tara11]

Yes, we have a different set up, but the generator is the same as plugging into an outlet !

 

[Maine Attraction]

Thanks for the reply...again, dumb to shoreline...should my battery switch be on, or off when hooked to the generator? Thanks so much for the help.

 

[Bryan 2530]

Battery and charger on just like if you were in the slip.

Tara - what is your setup like? This is a project I have on the list.

 

[Peter Parker]

I have that generator too. Its the best! I ran my bait pump, cockpit lights and electronics for 8hrs. one night offshore and had fuel left to spare.

 

[Maine Attraction]

Where do you mount the generator while fishing?

 

[Megabyte]

should my battery switch be on, or off when hooked to the generator?

I have a Guest battery charger on my boat. The output from the charger connects directly to the battery posts, and does not go through the switch, so the switch can be in the OFF position while the batteries are charging.

The charger is only plugged into shore power when I feel like the batteries need to be topped off.

 

[skipperhub]

Be aware of the potential for carbon monoxid poisoning.
If you are running a generator on board then you should have an alarm installed.
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, invisible, no scent and will kill you.
Don't depend on open air or breezes to protect you. If you are downwind of the fumes or if you have a cabin or compartment that can trap fumes you can become a victim before you even know something is wrong.
A bad headache can be the first symptom and then it can be too late.
Getting someone with carbon monoxide poisioning into fresh air will not necessairly help them.
There have been cases of people becoming victims of this form of poisoning from gas engines running on boats near them in a marina.

Skipper Hub

 

[Brent]

CO can spread over a wide range including adjacent structures, boats, vehicles,etc.

There been several CO deaths at the Indy 500 with motorhomes running gensets and adjacent people died

 

[jeffnick]

The charger is only plugged into shore power when I feel like the batteries need to be topped off.

You might consider a dedicated inlet like one of these for your on board charger?

MARINCO ONBOARD CHARGER INLET

I actually use one as a shore power inlet so there's no wires dangling when the generator is not being used.

 

[Megabyte]

The charger is only plugged into shore power when I feel like the batteries need to be topped off.

You might consider a dedicated inlet like one of these for your on board charger?

MARINCO ONBOARD CHARGER INLET

I actually use one as a shore power inlet so there's no wires dangling when the generator is not being used.

I like that. Thanks!!

 

[Brent]

Is that a waffle maker or a grill?
That's the best

 

[Bryan 2530]

That outlet is a great idea back there.

Any reason not to put the generator up forward???

 

[jeffnick]

Here we use it for 'shore power'

The generator is at the stern for convenience (18' boat) and to reduce the chance of CO in the cuddy. We run the generator even while out on The Big Puddle (saltwater) and in the rain. It's only protection is a Sunbrella bib I made for it to keep the salt spray out of the recepticles.

On the ICW.

On Lake Powell cooking burgers.

We also use the grill for chicken, taquitoes/burritos...virtually anything you cook on a stove top, and we've found you can even use it to 'bake' those ready to bake cookies.
A few outstanding things about the grill:
1) Easy to stow
2) One paper towell cleanup
3) No more propane aboard -- We use an electric heater (all night if necessary) in the cuddy.

And many of you already know, the Honda EU1000i also powers the air conditioner on my boat.