I purchased a power inverter that plugs into the accessory outlet on my pontoon and strung some lights around the canopy. It is really nice for cruising at night, but the problem is that it drains the battery too quickly. You have to keep the rpm's up while you are in motion or the low current warning comes on. It would also be nice to be able to have them on when the motor is not running.
I suppose adding another battery would just give me a little more time and a generator would be overkill. Has anyone dealt with this before?
Don't take me wrong, I'm not anti-technology. Battery powdered items will always have their place. I'm mean you don't want your girl friend or wife in the bedroom playing for their gas powered adult toys!! That would be a bit loud and smokey!
That’s right. My 84 year old dad loves his electric chain saw. Light weight and quiet. Besides, at his age he’s not cutting a bunch. Where as myself I want something with more power and heavier duty. Look at how many people have switched back to gasoline cars after running one in winter if you travel a lot.
As long as my strike master works I’ll keep using gas. Maybe my next will be electric, but who knows, you can find used gas ones pretty reasonable as others buy electric.
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I purchased a power inverter that plugs into the accessory outlet on my pontoon and strung some lights around the canopy. It is really nice for cruising at night, but the problem is that it drains the battery too quickly. You have to keep the rpm's up while you are in motion or the low current warning comes on. It would also be nice to be able to have them on when the motor is not running.
I suppose adding another battery would just give me a little more time and a generator would be overkill. Has anyone dealt with this before?
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