For several years, I had a 2200W Yamaha generator mounted on the forward companionway sliding hatch cover. I made a canvas cover for it to keep sea spray and rain off it. It worked fine, but made too much noise. The unit I owned was fairly quiet, but in a quiet anchorage, this was even too noisy. I understand that these things are quieter than they used to be. If you don’t mind replacing it every few years, they would probably work well.
There were a couple of problems with the installation.
Placing the unit forward of the hatch also placed it forward of the head dorade vent.
Caution was needed to make sure that the cabin was properly ventilated.
The fuel tank was not removable. This made it awkward to refill. I had to lug a jerry-can around.
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Rich Carter
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