There has been a lot of talk on forums about solar vs wind. I have updated both with the best I can and still find I struggle with my power needs but can just get by. On a wide beamed boat such as a Cat solar will most of the time have your battery's full with options to use 240v inverted power to power breadmakers and even watermakers!

i have been using my Honda 2kva genorator while on anchor to run my fan heater on cold nights. (I know toughen up) the way I look at it if you got it or want it you should have it!

anyway my problem is just one Honda 2 kva won't start up my ships inbuilt ducted reverse cycle Aircon system once I leave shore power.

And as I'm planning to head tropical I have been seeking answers. I toyed around with fitting a permanent ship genset but as I'm on a tight budget I'm now looking at purchasing a second Honda and connect them parallel with . http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Parallel-Cables-EU1000i-EU2000i-ON-SALE-/201655416922

Which states I will then have 4 kva genset just by spending $1500 and I assume the 4kw will fire my Aircon as well as having ample power anytime I need it! Can also get the fitting that will allow fuel to run from auxiliary tanks into the genset. 8 hours running would consume about 10 litres per night. Problem solved yes?