Charger / inverter

[Ron-Anne]

I already own a good quality battery charger but I would like to add an inverter to our 1990 Hunter30. I well aware of the load side of the equation for sizing, I was wonderding on quality, more bang for the bucks and is a charger/inverter a better option?

 

[Bill Roosa]

kinda depends on what you intend to power. What size inverter are you looking for? 300 Watts? 3000 Watts?

 

[FourPoints]

I did a 600w pure sine interver last spring, it's working quite well for me.

http://sailingit.com/blog/boat-projects/inverter-installation

 

[seadaddler]

inverter/charger

Depends on how many batteries you have and what you want to run from the inverter and that will depend what size inverter/charger.
My inverter/charger is a 2000 Freedom and have 4-6volt T-105's and can run my TV and Microwave and my wife even has used a hair blower too.
We do use a lot of 110 appliances when we are out cruising on a weekend or a few weeks,when we ordered our 2007 H-36 we wanted a few bells and whistles so we could enjoy when out ancchored here in Florida,we are retired and do spend alot of time out on our sailboat.
Remember that the larger the battery bank the more larger improved charging system you will need,I also have solar and Gen.
Nick

 

[Dan Hill]

From the research I have been doing of late the biggest advantage of a combined inverter/charger is an automatic switching relay when shore power is disconnected or lost. As far as quality, you get what you pay for "usually".

My .02c

 

[onecoolair]

From the research I have been doing of late the biggest advantage of a combined inverter/charger is an automatic switching relay when shore power is disconnected or lost. As far as quality, you get what you pay for "usually".

My .02c

WE use the KISS Principle on my boat.....
I have all my electronic devices TV etc. Plugged into UPS Backup. Mounted under nav station.This takes care of any sudden shore power surges or issues. Gives me about 20 minute of reserve. I have my seperate stand alone inverter mounted next to it. A separate power cord ran over to galley for microwave. Using the KISS principle it takes just minute to reach down and plug UPS into inverter then engage house batteries. If I need microwave I just simply plug microwave into second dedicated outlet that's connected to inverter. If 120v is need in any one of the cabins or head vanity I have 12volt ports were I can plug in a second portable inverter. If or when a need arises while off the grid. Very simple setup and so easy even a cave man can figure it out.:dance:
BTW...My seperate 3 bank multistage battery charger does use the inverter for its 120 volt power only shore power or while on generator.