c24 Generator

[Dshell]

Those with one or without, what was the reason for your decision?
Thx

 

[KKRCRACE]

I have a C24 and use a Honda 2000 that I mounted on port side of swim platform. It’s hot here in Maryland in the summer time and when anchored we use it. It runs the AC and everything that we need. I built an aluminum tray that holds it up a couple inches off the platform and purchased a set of Honda generator feet and put on the bottom of the aluminum tray. While the generator is running there is zero vibration. I also made an aluminum exhaust pipe so I can direct the fumes and sound away from the boat.

 

[Dshell]

I have a C24 and use a Honda 2000 that I mounted on port side of swim platform. It’s hot here in Maryland in the summer time and when anchored we use it. It runs the AC and everything that we need. I built an aluminum tray that holds it up a couple inches off the platform and purchased a set of Honda generator feet and put on the bottom of the aluminum tray. While the generator is running there is zero vibration. I also made an aluminum exhaust pipe so I can direct the fumes and sound away from the boat.

Sent PM

 

[ShortCut]

Our C24 (2017) came with a microwave, electric stove, and electric grill. We usually anchor, so the alcohol burner was our only cooking source. It works, but it is slow. We bought a Honda generator, so now we can use all of the electrical appliances. We still go back to the alcohol burner to keep quiet when we have nearby anchoring neighbors. The generator is never necessary for battery charging because our solar power keeps the refrigerator and the lights going. If a boater usually stays at marinas, I see no need for a generator.

Marshall

 

[iggy]

I am going with a genset. The way I look at it, I am spending all this money on a boat your only taking like 5k more. It will add the the resale too. You know, like buying a car.........

BUT, it all depends what you doing with your boat. We go away at lest twice during the summer for one to two weeks each. I want to be able to cook, recharge the batteries, run the A.C. if needed and keep the fridge running. Plus it a safely issue too.

The solar panel only puts out 6 to 8 amps. If nothing else is on but the 1 or 2 fridges, the panel will barely keep up with it. so you are already on the Neg side of things. It helps, but not a problem solver.

 

[chicagosam]

On a Cutwater 24, the Genset is a $15k option from the factory, not $5k.
That's why most people don't get it!

 

[iggy]

On a Cutwater 24, the Genset is a $15k option from the factory, not $5k.
That's why most people don't get it!

Wow that much! I am getting with the Luxury Package. But the difference between the Northeast and Luxury is 14K. The Luxury includes the genset, reverse heat/A.C. and heat off the diesel engine. Minis the diesel forced air furnace of course.

Thats what though me. Just like a car, your better off getting what you want in a package. Big savings!

 

[Dshell]

Do the dealers have wiggle room on the prices of these boats or are they set by the manufacturer?

 

[ixlr8]

Do the dealers have wiggle room on the prices of these boats or are they set by the manufacturer?

Dealers tend to stick to the Manufacturer Suggested List Price, but they do have some wiggle room, I don't know how much. I got a little off on my boat.

 

[BB marine]

Those with one or without, what was the reason for your decision?
Thx

Without: The decision was based on storage space and cost. I thought that I could save money, keep valuable storage space and reduce weight by not equipping the boat with the generator. I also did not get an inverter installed. My decision was based on installing a higher output inverter 2000W, pure sine wave Kisae. Which I did. When I purchased the boat Fluid Motion (Cutwater) was installing modified sine wave and 1500W. The inverter would take the place of the generator. I have a different engine. Inboard with a higher charging capacity. The decision was and is a good one if our cruising patterns maintain cruise all day, anchor for the evening, and then pull the anchor and cruise all day again. Which we do a lot of. Primary use of our boat, hanging out at the marina and going for a short cruise or cruising for weeks or months. The issue that I have found, when we find an anchorage that we want to stay in for a few days we have to reduce the use of the amenities on board. We change from comfortable cruising to camping. All cooking on the grill, don't open the refrigerator, no TV, no fresh brewed coffee in the morning, no hot water, and if it is warm out no Air!

Everyone makes decisions based on how they want to use the boat. If you like camping and roughing it don't spend the money for a generator. If you feel comfortable using a portable generator on a boat and know all the safety conditions that are compromised and have procedures to minimize them electrically and emissions. That can be a option. If you increase the size of the solar panels taking up top side storage that can be an option.

With: If I was making the purchase that I made in 2016 today. It would be a C28 ( can't buy C26 anymore) with a generator. I purchased the luxury edition without generator and it reduced the cost by roughly 8.5K.

Good luck with your decision and purchase.