psneeld
Guru
Talked with a friend today who owns a 42' OA. He was contemplating adding a inverter before he and his wife start on the loop this fall. The cost of the inverter was $2000.00 and change, the install cost was $8000.00 at Port Charles marina north of St. Louis. I told him $8000.00 would buy a lot of diesel fuel and I would leave everything as it is because he would be adding another system and the possible problems that may arise over time. Another plus no additional batteries to buy, lug around and maintain.
I would love to know what went into an $8000 install....may be worth every penny....but something seems off a bit for an inverter/charger install with a remote and even several other hookups....
Unless he went for a new electric panel/switch etc...with a separate inverter buss, etc....
That would be at least 5-8 hr days and another $2000 in parts above the inverter...
At those kinds of costs...small, dedicated inverters nearer the appliances needing them starts to make more sense...