new boat getting ready for some gigging

tightlines · 04-25-2008, 10:50 AM

I just got a 19ft carolina skiff and I am fired up. I took it out last night for a ride and the draft is amazing. It has a jackplate and I can run the outboard in about 7-8 inches of water and just float in about 5 inches.Now I need some input on what generator to get or not to get. I know the hondas are good but they sure are pricey. Thanks

38bat · 04-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Pricey but worth it, go for the honda. There is a place in New Jersey I think that will ship you a 2000 for around $950 all in. Have used one for years without an issue, awesome. Congrats on the new boat!

Last Chance · 04-25-2008, 11:14 AM

I agree with the honda,hard to beat them and the yamahas.Pep boys has a 2000 watt honda knock off that is a really nice generator for a few hundred less then the honda cost.The store on mobile hwy usually has them.

tightlines · 04-25-2008, 11:15 AM

thanks 38bat. finances are short right now and I am trying to find a cheaper one that will atleast get me throught untill I can afford a honda.

Voodoo Lounge · 04-25-2008, 11:19 AM

We ran a Coleman powermate 1550 last year, and it worked fine, just a hell of a lot noisier than the Hondas. Posner has the Hondas, for about the same price as your online special, except you are doing business with a local vendor and have a face to speak to if theres ever a problem!!

Dont forget the belly rail, its one of those things that once you have fished with one you'll never go back!!

38bat · 04-25-2008, 11:22 AM

Stay away from the Honda Knock offs. I think Kipor is the brand, POS. I would save money by grabbing a used one you can find cheap and then upgrade to the honda. I too have a coleman and it has worked fine. Once you try the Honda though you will never go back. Super quiet.

FlounderAssassin · 04-25-2008, 11:53 AM

I have one of the honda knock offs from pepboys and havent had any problems with it at all! i fished with MR when he first set up his boat and his honda sure is quiet...then i set mine up and used the powermate that my dad had and it was just a little too loud...even with it set all the way on the back end of the boat. now i have the inverter and its NICE! i havnt been running the knock off for very long but have not had ANY issues with it so far (knock on wood). i think new they are $700. lot more then the colmen but less then the honda and just as quiet i think.

Last Chance · 04-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Here is some i came across awhile back,they look like some good prices and most are free shipping to the door.

http://duropower.com/index.asp?FID=17&level=1

matthewy8 · 04-25-2008, 12:32 PM

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FlounderAssassin (4/25/2008)I have one of the honda knock offs from pepboys and havent had any problems with it at all! i fished with MR when he first set up his boat and his honda sure is quiet...then i set mine up and used the powermate that my dad had and it was just a little too loud...even with it set all the way on the back end of the boat. now i have the inverter and its NICE! i havnt been running the knock off for very long but have not had ANY issues with it so far (knock on wood). i think new they are $700. lot more then the colmen but less then the honda and just as quiet i think.

is that knockoff inverter just as quiet as the honda version?? i love those inverters but the hondas are just tooo expensive and i want the quietness.

Reel Twiztid · 04-25-2008, 12:50 PM

Congrads on the Skiff! :clap

I'm running a Yamaha Inverter...I love it! Very quiet and easy on the gas.

04-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
tightlines Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 370	new boat getting ready for some gigging I just got a 19ft carolina skiff and I am fired up. I took it out last night for a ride and the draft is amazing. It has a jackplate and I can run the outboard in about 7-8 inches of water and just float in about 5 inches.Now I need some input on what generator to get or not to get. I know the hondas are good but they sure are pricey. Thanks

04-25-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
38bat Banned Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 470	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging Pricey but worth it, go for the honda. There is a place in New Jersey I think that will ship you a 2000 for around $950 all in. Have used one for years without an issue, awesome. Congrats on the new boat!

04-25-2008, 11:14 AM	#3
Last Chance Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jay Posts: 514	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging I agree with the honda,hard to beat them and the yamahas.Pep boys has a 2000 watt honda knock off that is a really nice generator for a few hundred less then the honda cost.The store on mobile hwy usually has them.

04-25-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
tightlines Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 370	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging thanks 38bat. finances are short right now and I am trying to find a cheaper one that will atleast get me throught untill I can afford a honda.

04-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#5
Voodoo Lounge Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging We ran a Coleman powermate 1550 last year, and it worked fine, just a hell of a lot noisier than the Hondas. Posner has the Hondas, for about the same price as your online special, except you are doing business with a local vendor and have a face to speak to if theres ever a problem!! Dont forget the belly rail, its one of those things that once you have fished with one you'll never go back!!

04-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#6
38bat Banned Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 470	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging Stay away from the Honda Knock offs. I think Kipor is the brand, POS. I would save money by grabbing a used one you can find cheap and then upgrade to the honda. I too have a coleman and it has worked fine. Once you try the Honda though you will never go back. Super quiet.

04-25-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
FlounderAssassin Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,256	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging I have one of the honda knock offs from pepboys and havent had any problems with it at all! i fished with MR when he first set up his boat and his honda sure is quiet...then i set mine up and used the powermate that my dad had and it was just a little too loud...even with it set all the way on the back end of the boat. now i have the inverter and its NICE! i havnt been running the knock off for very long but have not had ANY issues with it so far (knock on wood). i think new they are $700. lot more then the colmen but less then the honda and just as quiet i think.

04-25-2008, 12:04 PM	#8
Last Chance Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jay Posts: 514	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging Here is some i came across awhile back,they look like some good prices and most are free shipping to the door. http://duropower.com/index.asp?FID=17&level=1

04-25-2008, 12:50 PM	#10
Reel Twiztid Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cantonment, Fl Posts: 208	RE: new boat getting ready for some gigging Congrads on the Skiff! :clap I'm running a Yamaha Inverter...I love it! Very quiet and easy on the gas.

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