Wind generator

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Roama
Roama
TAS
195 posts
TAS, 195 posts
22 Apr 2017 7:06am
Looking at mast mounting a wind generator on our mizzen mast, any recommendations for a generator? do's and dont's? I have never had anything to do with one before!
samsturdy
samsturdy
NSW
1659 posts
NSW, 1659 posts
22 Apr 2017 9:21am
I did hear of a Trek like guy who made his own, of course it did not have the strong wind shut off
mechanism so on a very windy day it melted the wires going to the battery. It's probably an old
wives tale. but you never know.
Jolene
Jolene
WA
1624 posts
WA, 1624 posts
22 Apr 2017 7:36am
Be aware of that cheap Chinese ebay turbine that claims 400w-600w.
PhoenixStar
PhoenixStar
QLD
477 posts
QLD, 477 posts
22 Apr 2017 11:59am
Parkster said..
Looking at mast mounting a wind generator on our mizzen mast, any recommendations for a generator? do's and dont's? I have never had anything to do with one before!


Not a good idea to put it on the mizzen, the mast transmits heaps of sound down into the boat. Some wind generators are very quiet, I had one on a cat 15 years ago that made less noise than the wind in the rigging, but unfortunately I can't remember the breed. It may have been ampair - very rugged but need an external regulator, they were using them in the Antarctic.
southace
southace
SA
4795 posts
SA, 4795 posts
22 Apr 2017 11:32am
I did a lot of research into fitting a wind gen. D400 is the best but heavy. Silent wind is second best which is what I purchased. Solar is best but the wind gen will help a bit when there's no sun.
Crusoe
Crusoe
QLD
1197 posts
QLD, 1197 posts
22 Apr 2017 2:20pm
Wind gen on mizzen

southace
southace
SA
4795 posts
SA, 4795 posts
22 Apr 2017 2:11pm
This is my Silent wind in about 10 to 15 knots produces about 6 amps. I keep mine braked most of the time as its not silent!
Might be better up higher on the Mizen. It's fairly balanced doesn't vibrate much just the blade noise ruins the peace!
I noted last weekend my solar was only fully efficient between 11 am and 2pm due to the cooler weather so two silent wind gens would be good to have in winter if I lived on anchor.
andy59
andy59
QLD
1156 posts
QLD, 1156 posts
25 Apr 2017 12:53am
I've got a cheap slightly used one




Roama
Roama
TAS
195 posts
TAS, 195 posts
25 Apr 2017 7:46am
Wind generator and solar are on the cards but achieving it without spoiling the look of a classic canoe stern wooden yacht is quite a mission! All previous panels we stripped off during recent cabin top restoration.
plev
plev
QLD
181 posts
QLD, 181 posts
25 Apr 2017 9:22am
Hi Parkster,
Practical Boat Owner issue no.565 Sept 3013 has a piece on a mizzen installation that looks practical.
I can scan and e-mail if you wish.
plev
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