Generator and lights question.

[striperchase]

I am going to buy a generator to power several lights for bowfishing at night. I want to buy a used one and try to keep it under $400. Probably looking at about 3000 watt generator. I would like to run 7 possibly 8 halogen work lights on the front and side of the boat. Question 1: would 150watt work lights cut into the water and approx how bright will they be for my application. Question 2: would a 3000 watt generator handle the continuous load of the lights with 1200 watts. I'm not sure if that is how you figure this up or would it be more despite the 8 times 150 watts. If so I would probably get 250 watt work lights. Question 3: Do I need a converter or anything or just plug them into a strip and plug them into the generator. Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks
James

 

[fischnrod]

I'm not sure but if the generator is rated at 3000 watt output I would think it would handle what you have. The nomenclature (nameplate)on the generator should tell you

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...1&cj=true&srccode=cii_9324560&locStoreNum=770

 

[EricM]

A thought - wouldn't running 120 V AC current be pretty dangerous on a relatively small boat? It is an electrocution hazard in wet environments.

 

[Fastwin]

I have a QUALITY Honda generator, 3000W I can sell you. It's been serviced after every use and if something breaks down on it we will fix it for normal shop labor.

PM me if interested - but it will be more than $400.

 

[striperchase]

EricM - 2/10/2011 7:36 PM

A thought - wouldn't running 120 V AC current be pretty dangerous on a relatively small boat? It is an electrocution hazard in wet environments.

EricM, You would think so but I'm hoping to keep it dry or as best as possible. Not that sure about all of it. I am ready to do some night time bowfishing. I know its a common practice among bow fisherman.

 

[striperchase]

Picked up a generator at Tractor Supply for $199. Small 2000 watt which is half the size and weight of the 3000. Going to get four 250 watt work lights and two 150 watt.

 

[mjwendorf]

Not sure how much you want to spend on lights but I would check this site out, http://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/onlinestore/cart.php?m=product_list&c=28. Also you can go to lowes or home depot and get 500w halogen lights fairly cheap. We run 6 500w lights and it gets the job done.

 

[xrfoxracer]

I know Bryan at backwater personally and he helps me and i help him on our bowfishing tournaments....

He can get you set up....

I have sent you a PM striper chase!!

 

[xrfoxracer]

just make sure you run your wires in safe spots from getting wet or pinched.... bowfishing is an awesome sport but it can also be dangerous,.

Dont forget to come shoot in the tourny i host on may 21st at chester frost we sign up starting at 6 pm and blast off at 8 pm...weigh in is at 7 am sunday morning...

5th Annual Chickamauga Bowfishing Classic

 

[GAfisherman]

We use a champion from tracter supply. Very nice and quite.

 

[Fastwin]

The generator sound/vibration doesn't scare away the fish?

 

[minner]

You can get by with 350W Ultra halogen bulbs instead of the 150's they will put out as much as a 500, but cost a little more. OR if you wanted you could go with higher cost High Pressure Sodium lights and get away a smaller generator.

 

[xrfoxracer]

Fastwin - 2/13/2011 11:31 PM


The generator sound/vibration doesn't scare away the fish?

No carp are stupid fish...

You would be suprised at the bass that dont spook ive watched many of 10 plus lb bass especially on gville just sit there as we go by them....

Of course bowfisherman dont shoot bass crappie or any game fish for that matter...