Anyone have experience with a Generac 7117 GP2200i generator? Amazon has one for $359 (black Friday sale ends today). Specs seem similar to a Honda 2200 for 30% of the price and the Generac seems to be a better brand than some of the other inexpensive generators. Differences I see:
* 1700 max watts vs 1800 for Honda
* Engine size (80cc vs. 121cc) which will result in more noise and possibly shorter life
* Noise, Generac doesn't publish DBs but will be louder
* Larger fuel tank for longer run time before fueling
My intended use: Extend time at anchor without running the engine to charge batteries. Reality is I'll use it only a few time a season. I'll also look into a soft start device to run my AC (Webasto FCF 16000, 11 amps at 115v).
Kyle,
I've no experience with the Generac. Some questions you may ask yourself. Is it made by Generac or just relabeled off brand? What's the warranty? I like my Honda 2000, would buy again. Some thoughts, will it fit where you want? If it's in the cockpit locker, does it have a vent-no-vent fill cap and a fuel shut-off. FWIW Honda runs the AC and battery charger together just fine. I use my generator much more than I thought I would when I bought it and use it more all the time.
Jim
A couple years ago, a friend bought a Generac from Costco. Don't know the model number. He returned it because it ended up malfunctioning soon after he tried it.
Thanks for advice, especially on vent. I decided to pass until I think through more how I'll use it.