Steve rote
>As a matter of interest where did UKP4000 for a washing machine come
>from? I bought mine second hand off another boat but even new they are
>only a few hundred quid. Surely even a top notch high powered inverter
>or mains alternator can't come in over a couple of grand? I had already
>installed the Victron inverter so the total project cost to add my
>washing machine was UKP85 including the plumbing bits and bobs :-)
>
>The most expensive toy on a lot of new boats is the least high-tech - a
>refurbished vintage engine. One thing I'd never fork out for, despite it
>being absolutely correct and traditional on my boat, would be a 9hp
>Bolinder, UKP12k+ last time I looked... how can that possibly be justified?
>
>Steve
>NB Bream
>>
The washing machine was quoted at 485 and the silent genny to run it at 3000+
then there was installing the lot. I don't need the genny for anything else. I
lost interest and put a sack of dog food in the cupboard. I agree the
secondhand option is cheaper.
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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