Generators for fish house

[bassNspear]

I know that Honda 2000 and 3000 are the newest and greatest but I'm not sure I can spend 1000-1500 on one

I found a Yamaha 2800. Anyone have any experience with these or any Yamaha. It's only 400.00. Just wondering your thoughts??

Thanks

BNS

[highlife4me]

That size is a lot bigger than you need for a fish house but if you are going to use it for running a camper with an AC in the summer it is good for that. The 2800 is quite a bit louder than a 2000 and uses a lot of gas too - about 3 gallons in 12 hours where a 2000 will use about a gallon. If you are going to just use it on the ice I would stick with a 2000, either Yamaha or Honda. They are quite and very fuel efficient. Try to find a used one if you don't want to buy new.

[bassNspear]

What about champion 3500 from cabelas?

[highlife4me]

I would stay away from Champion. They are not bad but very loud. About the same the 2800 Yamaha plus it is a nightmare to get parts for them when they break. If I were you I would just get a 2000 Honda or Yamaha. You won't regret it. They do cost more but they are worth it.

[BigGuy]

X2

[HOGEYE]

My uncle has a Honeywell that is no louder than my Honda and he came in at a fraction of the cost. I think the 1600 can be had for less than $400.

[Fishalittle]

Don't go cheap on the generator....just sayin. You spent how much on a new ice castle....don't wreck the experience with a cheapo problem/noisy generator. Start with a Honda 2000 and then if you find you need to run AC in summer add another to get your 4000 watts.

[i'majigger]

If anyone is interested I have a Honda 2000EU for sale. It has been used about 20 hours. I bought it new in November 2012 for a wheel house but sold the house and have no need for the generator now. I want $850.00 for it.

[AlligatorDundee]

Spend a little more upfront. FOR A 2000 watt Yamaha with gas gauge.

You will pay more later with a gas guzzler. Believe me on this one.

Paid $ 895 from a dealership.

BEST TOOL I HAVE PURCHASED IN A WHILE. I RAN MINE 37 DAYS AND NIGHTS STRAIGHT NONSTOP ON ICE. EVERYONE COMMENTS HOW QUIET IT IS EVEN PEOPLE WHO OWN THE HONDA 2000 WATT.

[bassNspear]

looks to me like I should be buying a Honda huh!

[Fishalittle]

TALK TO THE DEALER YOU PURCHASED YOUR HOUSE FROM...MAYBE HE WILL THROW YOU A GOOD DEAL?

[wally diver]

Aren't you suppose to change the oil like every 100 hours?

[morepower02]

looks to me like I should be buying a Honda huh!

I am a fan of the 3000 Honda. The electric start is a nice feature and it is very quite compared to lesser priced brands. Nothing worse than being on the ice and having to hear the roar of a cheap generator.

[AlligatorDundee]

Yes you need to change the oil.

Took it right to the dealer for a tune up.

New plug

Oil

Clean air filter.

Purrs like a kitty.

[BLACKJACK]

Sometime in the next few months I'm going to buy a generator for my ice Castle (and other uses) and its going to be a Yamaha EF2000. Search online, I found one for $989 with free shipping. Don't know what some of the cheaper models cost but since you've already popped $10,000 for the ice castle, buy a good generator.

Read some of the reviews, Honda's are very good but people that have had both like the Yamaha better. One review I found online:

"I mean don't get me wrong the Honda is great. But the Yamaha seems a little quieter, better on gas and lighter than the Honda, and not to mention cheaper. It even had a gas gauge which the Honda doesn't have, and it comes with a spark plug wrench and 12v battery charger cables which doesn't come... more"

[AlligatorDundee]

looks to me like I should be buying a Honda huh!

I would not purchase anything that does not have 2000 WATTS AND SAYS HONDA OR YAMAHA ON IT.

[bassNspear]

just found a Honda for 850 brand new. looks like I bought a Honda.

thanks all for the insight.

[Hawg]

Thats a super deal, where did you get it? Fleet is close because they always have the deal where they give you a $50 gift card with one. I think thats because they are a fair trade product that dictates price. Unlike most stores, a Fleet gift card is A-OK.

[AlligatorDundee]

I liked mine so much I am buying a spare for next season.

You can also link the 2000 watter for twice the juice.

[AlligatorDundee]

I liked mine so much I am buying a spare for next season.

You can also link the 2000 watter for twice the juice.

[thefarmer]

If he paid 10k for that 8x20 i got royally screwed on my 8x16!

[Fishalittle]

Ya 10,000 dont buy you much of an ice castle these days....price seems to be climbing rapidly....but so have the features I guess. I am shopping now and having a hard time deciding between a hydraulic 16 or a winch 20'. Darn near the same money...

Sure do like the new galvanized frame though....anyone else seen it yet?

[grapeapplepie]

I purchased the "smarter tools" 2000W generator/inverter. It has the Yamaha MZ80 engine in it at Costko for $600. It's fairly new for me, but I've been happy with it so far.

[thefarmer]

I always go out with my 15 year old BIL. When its time to go we each walk over to a side and crank it up. Takes a minute, hydraulic would be nice but for the same money I would take a bigger house everytime. Maybe if you fished alone but then a guy probably wouldn't need a 20 footer either! That being said I have never cranked a 20 footer up.

Would like to see that frame. Mine is coated but some of the rhino lining is already coming off on the fender mount. Maybe should have waited a year.

[bassNspear]

Ya 10,000 dont buy you much of an ice castle these days....price seems to be climbing rapidly....but so have the features I guess. I am shopping now and having a hard time deciding between a hydraulic 16 or a winch 20'. Darn near the same money...

Sure do like the new galvanized frame though....anyone else seen it yet?

buy the 20. it cranks easy and the room with 4-5 ppl fishing is way better then the other.