Storing Honda EU2000 in Mk 1.5 Lazarette

Sailing Steve · July 28, 2013, 10:34:49 AM

Has anyone tried to fit a Honda EU2000 in the port lazarette on a Mk 1.5 C34? I've cruised the site and the web, but I haven't found a definitive answer either way.

I know the lazerette has more height at the outboard side compared to the most inboard portion, which may allow the EU2000 to be slid in on an angle, then stood upright once at the "back" outboard side of the lazerette. I haven't purchased the EU2000 yet, but I don't want to store it anywhere other than where it will be out of sight when not in use.

Our C34 is a 1990 with the walk-through transom based on the Mk1 design - certainly not as wide in the aft as the Mk II, as I'm sure most readers are already aware.

Thanks,
Steve

Ken Juul · July 28, 2013, 11:32:16 AM

Since the generator has gas in it, unless drained I don't think I would want it in the lazerette. We store ours in front of the helm. Move it to the cabin top when eating at the table in the cockpit. Not the best solution, but works for us.

Ron Hill · July 28, 2013, 01:00:49 PM

Steve : To answer your question - yes you can store it in the post side lazerette. You have to tilt it on its side and get it near the hull side so the lid will close.

As Ken said you'll have to live with gasoline in an enclosed locker, but a number of owners already do it with the dink engine gas can anyway!!

A few thoughts

Fuzzy · July 28, 2013, 03:15:41 PM

To solve the "gasoline in the lazerette" problem Honda generators are available to run on LP gas. That
way you could detach a 1lb. cannister and store the generator with no fuel and store the LP cannister in
a tube on the rail or elsewhere safely.
Larry

Sailing Steve · July 28, 2013, 08:32:12 PM

Thanks for the responses - so it's do-able

Legit concerns with gasoline, and I too store my outboard fuel can in the lazerette. Maybe it's time to install venting to let any fumes out... I've seen the LPG conversions and that has some real merit as well.

Hey Ken, we're only 10 serial numbers apart! Small world

Steve

Sailing Steve · August 07, 2013, 01:32:48 PM

Down at the boat and put the new to me Honda EU2000i nicely into the lazerette

I stood it up in the lazerrete, tilted the handle outboard, then slid the unit further into the lazerette where the headroom increased allowing it to stand back up on its feet. There's about 6" clearance above the handle one it's stood back up.

I've attached two photos to show the fit. sorry they're not better.

Ron Hill · August 07, 2013, 05:16:14 PM

Steve : Glad you tried!!

Roc · August 08, 2013, 09:20:57 AM

Steve,
How did you deal with the gas situation in the generator, and having the generator in an enclosed location? Even if you drain the tank, I suppose there still is some gas left. It only takes a very small amount to create fumes that can blow up.

Sailing Steve · August 08, 2013, 03:16:15 PM

Vented to the blower that services the aft storage/engine as we always run our blower, if nothing else to move some heat out generated by the diesel. I'm checking the lazerette routinely anyway as a further safety step.

Steve

Ron Hill · August 08, 2013, 05:04:44 PM

Guys : How do you deal with a tank full of gas in the auto that's parked in your garage?

A thought

Bobg · August 09, 2013, 12:36:18 PM

Ron, I agree with you, my honda is in my lazzerte,has a very good gas cap, and I also store a gallon of gas in the lazeratte, extra lp tank, ect. seems like I am in the locker constantly anyway. but I think most people are worried about it a little more when out on the water, most feel that all safety issues are amplified when on a boat

waterdog · August 09, 2013, 03:11:40 PM

Quote from: Ron Hill on August 08, 2013, 05:04:44 PM
Guys : How do you deal with a tank full of gas in the auto that's parked in your garage?

A thought

Where I live, we start with a building code that requires fire rated drywall mudded and taped with with vapor barrier in the garage which must be separated from the living quarters by a steel door with a spring closure system. The concrete floor must be sloped towards the overhead door so a ruptured tank flows out of the garage, not towards the home. Our houses have smoke detectors and mutiple points of egress to safety. And we are not allowed to tilt our garages over 20 degrees and bounce them up and down.

It's a nanny state.

Thats what I love about boats. You're on your own to figure out risk and what works for you.

lazybone · August 09, 2013, 03:19:42 PM

Quote from: Ron Hill on August 08, 2013, 05:04:44 PM
Guys : How do you deal with a tank full of gas in the auto that's parked in your garage?

A thought

This thread would be a good conversation to have with your boat insurance company or the coast guard.

Sailing Steve · August 09, 2013, 04:20:14 PM

Makes one wonder those with gasoline inboard engines do... What more can be required than well ventilated and the use of a blower?

Steve

Ron Hill · August 09, 2013, 05:02:11 PM

Kind of a dumb thread:
Because I'm sure that the responders, ALL have fire/smoke alarms in their garage (doubt it) and also keep the gas can for the lawn mower/weed eater/snow-blower etc. in a detached out building and NOT in their garage(also doubt it)!!

We all (most of us anyway) know what the rules are. I just try to tell it like it is!

My thoughts