>From my LIMITED experience, a Honda 2000W generally will not run a 16KBTU AC. I've heard a Honda 2200 will. That's how close it is.
The issue is the start up amperage. The start up amperage surge can, however, be moderated by the addition of a soft start module. Basically a smart capacitor. Search the internet for "marine air conditioner soft start" or "marine air conditioner easy start". -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > Most people who want to run A/C while away from shore will simply get a > small Honda 2000 generator. Of course this means gasoline and associated > hazards on board. Another consideration would be a small marine diesel > generator. 2 or 3 kw are not terribly expensive. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > >
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