1000W Generators

[jim.hatz]

Friend and I just built our own permanent fish house (6x10) - looking for a generator -was told Honda was the best but wanted to see what you guys recommend - and anyone know of a great deal?

[Ed Carlson]

I recommend you research the Honda Eu2000i. A fine unit, versatile in use, and can be expandable in use with another Eu2000i if needed doubling the output. This requires a parallel cable accessory but is a handy feature if ever needed.

Clean power, safe for modern electronics, an also has a 12 V out built into it, so no extra inverters required.

$100 rebate on it now too. If you watch pro-mo's in major retailers you can maximize that even more with rewards too.

[crappiebuster]

Hondas are whisper quiet and your not gonna p/o anyone fishing near you by firing her up. May be a little more dough but the cheap ones eat the gas and are louder than heck.

[Ryan_V]

definetly honda, but as stated above, spend the extra little bit and get the 2000 watt. it really isn't much more than the 1000, and you'll have more power in case you need it, which in my case, that extra power came in handy!!

[hoggs222]

Makita also makes a quiet generator. Hunter Winfields resort was using a 1000 watt one to run their biggest wheelhouse, so I'm not sure you would necessarily need to go with 2000 watts. The Makita's are also quite a bit cheaper than the Hondas.

[CJH]

Also look at the Yamaha's and Subaru's. Both solid and quiet.

[Outfitter17]

We have run hondas for the past 8 years and have had good luck with them. I purchased a cheap 1000 watt unit last year and took it back within a week. You can beat a honda for the fuel consumption and quietness.

[skee0025]

Fleet Farm had them (1000W) on sale this week for $99. I dont know if they are still available but its worth a shot

[elkrivermn]

Why buy the foriegn [PoorWordUsage]. Spend some coin and buy a Onan/ Cummins Power Gen.lets support American jobs.

[Eelpout08]

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Why buy the foriegn [PoorWordUsage]. Spend some coin and buy a Onan/ Cummins Power Gen.lets support American jobs.

I agree, every dollar we can keep here helps all of us. It is usually better to spend a little extra right away versus buying junk twice. especialy true with something like a generator

[JSK76]

don't go with a cheap generator I bought a $200.00 elcheapo from fleet and it never ran well. I have since given it away because I didn't feel right about selling. I picked up a Honda EU1000i this fall and it great, very light, lighter then a marine battery and of coarse quiet.

[FISHINGURU]

HONDA ALL THE WAY!

ed is right he knows the way to go....they even come in camo now!

["Just Add Ice"]

I saw N tool had the 2000 hondas in there black friday ad. There was no sale price on the add only instore deal. Any one know what they were selling them for?

[usmcjsy]

I am not sure about the generators but you may be shocked when you find out just how many things Honda are made in the USA. Tell the guys building a Honda in the US that there paycheck does not matter because it happens to come from Honda!

[tbeste]

I saw N tool had the 2000 hondas in there black friday ad. There was no sale price on the add only instore deal. Any one know what they were selling them for?

$810 if I remember correctly.

[elkrivermn]

That is very true it is the same with Toyota and Honda cars. Now with that said maybe you would like to tell me where the profits go that the foreign owen companys recieve? Well I will save you the trouble, they go overseas. Now maybe you would like to tell me what the trade defecit is in the USA. And about your Honda jobs Maybe you could tell me what they are paying per hour here in the states , I sure am not impressed on what there Honda automotive workers are payed in the USA. I see what it did to the high paying American jobs that the Big Three automakers were giving to their employees. Nothing personal against you USMC but the Foreign companys buying up America puts a bug right up my A^%@ !

I am not sure about the generators but you may be shocked when you find out just how many things Honda are made in the USA. Tell the guys building a Honda in the US that there paycheck does not matter because it happens to come from Honda!

[minnbowhunter]

Figure out how much power you need, all small appliances have a watts rating somewhere on it. Remember that a 1000 watt gen. is 1000 watt peak, the real rating is somewhat lower. I have a Honda 1000 watt and love it, it is very quiet and sips gas. But I wish I would have spent the extra money and got the 2000 watt. I would love to use an electric coffee maker but they are all 1200 watt rated.

[minnbowhunter]

That is very true it is the same with Toyota and Honda cars. Now with that said maybe you would like to tell me where the profits go that the foreign owen companys recieve? Well I will save you the trouble, they go overseas. Now maybe you would like to tell me what the trade defecit is in the USA. And about your Honda jobs Maybe you could tell me what they are paying per hour here in the states , I sure am not impressed on what there Honda automotive workers are payed in the USA. I see what it did to the high paying American jobs that the Big Three automakers were giving to their employees. Nothing personal against you USMC but the Foreign companys buying up America puts a bug right up my A^%@ !

Originally Posted By: usmcjsy

I am not sure about the generators but you may be shocked when you find out just how many things Honda are made in the USA. Tell the guys building a Honda in the US that there paycheck does not matter because it happens to come from Honda!

I understand your frustration believe me, I lost my good paying manufacturing job after 30 years because of offshore competition. The Global Economy is what it is. We all have to spend our dollars as we see fit. Don't know about you but my Dell was made in Malaysia. You can't get around it, you want a new tv? You're going to send the money out of the U.S. The fact is that the Honda is the best, quietest unit out there. I'm not thrilled about it, but when i spend my money I want the best.