[pure havoc]

I have 8 500 W halos and I dont intend on running both banks at the same time but if I did that still puts me at 4000 W I found a decent deal on a new Chicago brand 5500/6500 max genny for $400 from harbor freight with my 20% off one item coupon . Anyone use these gennys? I read the reviews and they all seemed to be good and they offer a 2 yr complete replacement warranty for really cheap . I just got the deck done , lights bought , new tags for the boat , used troller and new batteries cant afford to buy a honda our yammer genny right now so a cheaper one is my only choice . Do these have a honda clone motor on them ? and how reliable are they ? the reviews I read seemed great other than a few of them that from the sounds had them over loaded
Scott

 

[pure havoc]

by the way Im not a tourney fisher and only get to go 1-2 times a week this is just fun for us carp shooters
Here she is I should be able to get the genny under the deck if it doesnt throw my weight too mcuh to the front and this should help cut some noise down , Its a 16 fter with a 28 hp on the back 8 ft long deck and 6 ft wide the deck framing with wood top weighs about 110# total

 

[CPrice]

Run 300 watt bulbs instead of your 500's and get a smaller genney

 

[pure havoc]

I ask why the smaller bulbs? Im new to this so I have lots of questions . The price on the jenny Im OK with I can use it for my house for the winter storms if needed so it will have a multi purpose . I prob wont be running more than 5 lights at any given time 2 on the front and 3 down one side or the other .

 

[CPrice]

you cant tell much difference in brightness in the 500's and 300's. The 300's will save yourself some amps, so you dont have to use a bigger genny

 

[richy]

i ran 500s and 300s and couldnt tell much difference, as far as the genny i dont know but i have a fan motor and genny from the same place and have no complaints, and you cant beat there replacement warranty, they exchange it right there on the spot no questions asked

 

[Tater]

Agree, switch out to the 300 watt bulbs...hardly a difference. Keep the bigger genny (you will never regret extra power) and i would run all the lights at the same time, you will have no problem. Can't comment on the quality of that specific generator though.

 

[maglite]

Run the 300's as stated above! Good Luck and let us know how it goes!!

 

[pure havoc]

thanks guys I appreciate the help , 300s it will be and I will carry a few of these 500s as on the boat spares since each light came with 2 bulbs , Im going with the bigger genny 5500/6500 so it can double duty at home if needed . Keep ya updated but we will hopefully be on the water by memorial weekend for some carpin action