Use of inverter on 2014 R31

[barling]

How do people use the inverter? We also have a generator. What is the realistic use of the inverter where we have agenerator, while at anchor or underway? We were sailors for the last 50 years, without use of either? Thank you.

 

[knotflying]

If you don't want to make noise in the early morning and use a 110v appliance of appropriate wattage (below that of inverter) use the inverter. Larger draw items will require the genset such as air conditioner, water heater or, if you are one, electric stove.

 

[Martin610]

One example would be making coffee or tea in the morning. The inverter lets you preserve the quiet.

 

[Haifisch]

We have the same boat/year and likely the same inverter. We don't have the generator but make regular use of the inverter both underway and while anchored. We use it for the coffee maker, crockpot, microwave etc. When we don't need 110V we leave it off. There's an excellent presentation on power management that was done a couple months ago by Ranger Tugs and is now on youtube. They also created a nice spreadsheet that shows the draw of the systems aboard.

 

[bill46]

We use inverter underway, or when not plugged in. Generator only for air conditioning, or battery charge if not cruising. Engine charges twice as fast when run.
Ranger Tug thought out DC system very well- if engine will not start can parallel with house, if both down generator stars from thruster battery. 3 ways to get going! ACRs automatically connect all 3 to charge. No need for jump box i kept on other boats.