OscarP Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi We are staying on a cruiser shortly and wanted to check whether we can use a travel iron onboard? I have seen some of the sites say no to irons but as this is a small travel one, will this be possible? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Check with the yard your boat is from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Depends on the wattage. Some boats have 1400 watt inverters - if it's say 1000 watts you may be OK. Best to check with the yard. Wouldn't be able to use it for long periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 What is an iron?????? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Its that funny thing you use to make your shirt look good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, Smoggy said: What is an iron?????? I think its a bit like a hoover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Its that funny thing you use to make your shirt look good You must have me mistaken for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 52 minutes ago, Smoggy said: What is an iron?????? Likewise a hair dryer and a trouser press! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 42 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Its that funny thing you use to make your shirt look good Whatever for? You are on HOLIDAY!! That aside if you wear your t-shirts one size too small then the creases don't show, at least not the ones in the shirt! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Whatever for? You are on HOLIDAY!! That aside if you wear your t-shirts one size too small then the creases don't show, at least not the ones in the shirt! I suspect the lady of the house may be behind this JM 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 ring the yard with the details of your travel iron , including the wattage ,and they will let you know , all we can do is offer an opinion without fact . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Agree, best to check with the yard. The iron should have a label somewhere giving the consumption in watts. All ex Swancraft boats for example had 1400 watt inverters but some have smaller 200 or 300 watts which won't be powerful enough. Don't want to go blowing any fuses so best to ask. What boat are you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 some yards will have irons suited to the inverter aboard available if you ask, i know some boats dont even have an inverter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2021 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Does the boat have shore power? If it does then as long as you are plugged in (certain moorings only) you should be OK. You will also need to buy a card for the electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 When i saw the title i thought it was West Ham United related.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Aboattime said: When i saw the title i thought it was West Ham United related.! Who are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, JennyMorgan said: Who are they? For all you uninitiated the teams nickname is the hammers,or the irons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Aboattime said: For all you uninitiated the teams nickname is the hammers,or the irons. the iron hoofs read into it what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Good grief the OP is probably wondering what we're all on Quick Google shows typical travel iron to be 700 - 800 watts so could be used on a boat with a decent inverter - for example if the boat has a microwave then it should run the iron. Mrs Nog used a 1,000 watt hairdryer on Swancraft boats with no problem. Run the engine at the same time. But do ask the yard. If they give permission you're covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 the iron =scunthorpe united 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Cannot see the point! Not a golf course close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 What do you need to know about Irons for.. the BA's Broads safety test doesn't like soldered joints.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Another thread where I bet the OP regrets asking the question! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Hi If you use the iron i would suggest you only use it while engine is running/cruising or while on shore power irons unlike micro waves tend to be used for longer and there for use more power and if used late evening you my find that the fridge has stopped working come morning. John 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Quite right. When I was in syndicate ownership I wasted countless hours trying to explain to people with no knowledge of electrics that inverters are essentially a device for flattening batteries quickly and that no inverter or battery regardless of how modern or expensive will change the laws of physics. A 650W microwave is rated on the output power, but may consume more like 1000W. However you're only going to be using that for a few minutes at a time, and most people seem to realise that should only be done when the engine is running. A 700W iron, however, is going to empty one boat battery to 50% (any more and the battery will be damaged) in not much more than an hour. You can't make 'mains' power out of 12V batteries and expect it to last long, and people just don't do enough hours' running to put the charge back into the batteries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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