Posted By: busyengineer
Wind gererator/turbine (marine) - 01/30/2015 11:53 AM
Looking for a recommendation for a marine grade wind generator - good power output, low noise, reliable etc. Any recommendations?
Posted By: sail445
Wind gererator/turbine (marine) - 01/30/2015 12:39 PM
Here's one from Defender:
Wind generators: Sunforce 400 Watt Marine Grade Wind Turbine / Generator Sunforce 400 Watt Marine Grade Wind Turbine / Generator
Item # : 202044
Max Power: 400 Watts or 27 Amps in Ideal Conditions
Fully Integrated Regulator, Shuts Down When Batteries are Charged
Material: Cast Aluminum Body, Carbon Fiber Composite Blades for Low Wind Noise
Brand: Sunforce
Model Number: 44444-3 Sunforce 400 Watt Wind Turbine / Generator is a lightweight, portable and quiet wind generator ideal for charging your batteries. Features: Use wind to generate power and run appliances and electronics Multiple Applications: Cottages 12 Volt DC... more... List Price: $679.99
Our Price: $599.99
You can also go to Westmarine.com for other brands.
Posted By: SeaSeaRider
Re: Wind gererator/turbine (marine) - 01/30/2015 02:47 PM
Posted By: Zanshin
Re: Wind gererator/turbine (marine) - 01/30/2015 05:10 PM
I had D400 on the last boat and it worked very well. The only downside was the unit weight, but once installed it was silent and put out a good amount of power.
Posted By: BarbandRon
Wind gererator/turbine (marine) - 02/03/2015 11:30 PM
I agree there are two D400's on the yacht behind me right now and they are silent.