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surfer2001
04-22-2005, 08:49 AM
Feedback wanted:
Do you use a 12 volt blender, or do you run an inverter? If you are using a inverter how many watts is it?

Havasu Luvr
04-22-2005, 09:03 AM
I tried using a 12v blender but it does NOT get the job done (Big chunks of ice) so I installed a 3000w inverter (w/150amp throughable breaker) to power a Refer (now a modified ice chest), microwave oven and a 110v blender (The Bullet) which makes the smoothest blends. I only power up the sys when needed. It's kind of nice to nuke a hot dog/ pizza for lunch on the water/channel
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/39P0005644.JPG

Cole Trickle
04-22-2005, 09:14 AM
I tried using a 12v blender but it does NOT get the job done (Big chunks of ice) so I installed a 3000w inverter (w/150amp throughable breaker) to power a Refer (now a modified ice chest), microwave oven and a 110v blender (The Bullet) which makes the smoothest blends. I only power up the sys when needed. It's kind of nice to nuke a hot dog/ pizza for lunch on the water/channel
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/39P0005644.JPG
That there is an impressive set up in a lake/river boat!!!
How do you keep the bottles from banging into eachother?

phuggit
04-22-2005, 09:17 AM
Jeeez. Now I know where to go for those late night cocktails. :D

69 Elim
04-22-2005, 09:22 AM
I use a smaller inverter - says 800 watts, like 400 continous. works perfectly.
It's a Colomn (sp) brand - got it for $50 at Kragen. much better than those 12 volt blenders.
Havasu Lvr - Awesome setup. What kind of boat is that? Did you make the bar setup, or did you have it done when the boat is made?
Any problems so far with bottles breaking?
That would be my dream set up - well, need a larger boat first. :cool:

Havasu Luvr
04-22-2005, 09:34 AM
Jeeez. Now I know where to go for those late night cocktails. :D
Curtis, I told you that Megan & you can enjoy it anytime you want....we should do a floatilla some day :mix:
69E & CT, thanks, the bottles are secured, there is a top board and each bottle shape is cut out to hold that bottle. I have had it in 3-5' seas to Catalina and 2-4'ers in LHC with no problems at all. This is a 29' Magnatude (Shockwave), I made the bar and installed the microwave. fairly easy except the in & out of the boat for the proper tools, thats is NOT an easy task for my age :sqeyes:

phebus
04-22-2005, 02:58 PM
My boat came with a buit in blender. :D It's a Waring 12V, and it does a good job. Nobody has complained yet :)

AzLakeLizard
04-22-2005, 03:05 PM
Lets see.. we turn the generator on.. and kick up the blender!~~~
Or you can buy the buckets of Margar mix with the spigot.. Pour the tekilla in and put into the cooler.. when it comes time.. just pour it over your ice.. margars on the rocks! :rollside:

surfer2001
04-22-2005, 03:06 PM
7,Absolute, Malibu, Jack, Jose, & Morgan.
all my faves, excellent job there

Mandelon
04-22-2005, 08:57 PM
That's mine! I use a CO2 tank with a die grinder connected to a fitting trimmed to spin a standard blender pitcher. Works pretty well. It could use a little more top speed to get finer chop on the ice but its good enough. The air tools sounds cool too.
My wifey just got us a "Margarita Ball" on Ebay......you load it up and it kicks out Margarita slurpees all day.....

Nubbs
04-22-2005, 09:57 PM
Feedback wanted:
Do you use a 12 volt blender, or do you run an inverter?
Neither. I use this. :D
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/514/361blender-med.jpg

slingingsmoke
04-22-2005, 11:27 PM
Damn, Nubbs, you beat me to it!
Xcept ours is black diamond plate!
12V no way
2-stroke Ya Way!!!

HOOTER SLED-
04-22-2005, 11:35 PM
Look out guys. Pretty soon the tree huggers will wanna ban those too. :D Aren't those red tags anyways??? :D

slingingsmoke
04-22-2005, 11:55 PM
LOL :rollside:

sorry dog
04-23-2005, 06:53 AM
I glued a 30mm socket to bottom of the blender bowl...Attach to flywheel and 225 hp blender. :D

tmatson
04-23-2005, 06:56 AM
Hey Havasu Luvr, nice set-up. But after looking at the picture I think you miss spelled your name. It should be Havasu Liver. :) :) :)

Beer-30
04-23-2005, 01:12 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/514/361blender-med.jpg
Is that a neon green 300 Pro-Max whacka upside down in there?

looky_lou
04-23-2005, 01:32 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/514/361blender-med.jpg
Is that a neon green 300 Pro-Max whacka upside down in there?
Nice setup. I love it. :wink:

Nubbs
04-23-2005, 08:51 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/514/361blender-med.jpg
Is that a neon green 300 Pro-Max whacka upside down in there?
No, it's a Poulan. :D

Nubbs
04-23-2005, 08:56 PM
Nice setup. I love it. :wink:
Thanks. It's kind of fun. If you ever see me out there with it, stop by and I'll give you a margarita from it.
slingingsmoke,
Where's the pic?

franky
04-23-2005, 09:08 PM
The 12 volt blenders are not the best but they do work, with mods. The problem with them is they plug into a cig lighter that is generally a ways from the battery and wired with 16 gauge wire at best, so it had a HUGE voltage drop. If you cut the cig plug off and put some big aligator clips on you can hook up directly to battery. Works 100% better, just not as convenient. Make sure yuo have the blender running in the right direction. 110 VAC in a boat BE CAREFULL. :skull: :skull: :skull:

beyondhelpin
04-23-2005, 10:46 PM
Drop the outdive in a 55 gallon barrel and you got margaritas for 100 closes friends!
Inverter is the only way to go. Mine is mounted in the boat with permanent mount to the battery. I use a 800 watt 1600 peak and it never even breaths hard with the blender.
I am installing a larger inverter next week so I can run a 1000 watt vacum when cleaning the boat.
SPAM ALERT:
I will sell the 800 watt inverter for $60 if anyone is interested. It is a 800 watt 1600 peak Coleman that was installed new last year.

beyondhelpin
04-23-2005, 11:42 PM
I am always shooting myself i the foot! :chi:ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50588&item=5768332505&rd=1 (http://)
That is a link to a very good inverter at a kick ass price