Parallel Yamaha EF2000 or Single EF/EU 3000
I already have a single Yamaha EF2000, but need something with more power. I am looking for something to use as a backup to my Westerbeke 12k genset on my houseboat - mainly to run a fridge, chest freezer, power the inverter and charge the batteries on the houseboat. I know that running the smaller generator to charage the batteries (6 of them) will be much more fuel efficient than running the Westerbeke, which is my main concern.
Looking for opinions on what would be a better option. Getting a parallel kit and a 2nd EF2000 or selling it and buying either a Yamaha EF3000/Honda EU3000.
If I go parallel I will need a 2nd generator, parallel kit, extended run fuel tank (do they offer one for a Yamaha?). I see the advantages of going this route as more power available, easier for me to handle two smaller generators than one bigger one.
Single 3000 advantages would be lower cost (?), only one generator to maintain.
Am I missing anything?
Looking for opinions on what would be a better option. Getting a parallel kit and a 2nd EF2000 or selling it and buying either a Yamaha EF3000/Honda EU3000.
If I go parallel I will need a 2nd generator, parallel kit, extended run fuel tank (do they offer one for a Yamaha?). I see the advantages of going this route as more power available, easier for me to handle two smaller generators than one bigger one.
Single 3000 advantages would be lower cost (?), only one generator to maintain.
Am I missing anything?
