I've created a Fischer Panda Owner's Forum to act as a repository for
information related to these generators. If you own (or owned) one of
these generators, please post your history/experience in the forum.

I personally have had non-stop problems with my 4200 (mini) generator and
know of many other owners who have had similar problems. This forum is an
attempt to see if these problems are unique or systemic. The forum is
located at

www.FischerPandaSucks.com

and despite the URL, the intent is to collect information on both the good
and the bad.

-- Geoff Schultz

I replaced my 4200 with a NextGen 3.5 Kw unit (www.nextgenerationpower.com)
that utilizes a Kubota engine and other parts that are available anywhere. For
me, being able to repair it anywhere is a key issue.

Reading this dummies account shows he failed to do his homework. His attack on
the company is a long standing and rather odd affair.
Worth reading for laughs. There's a 48 foot ketch at my Marina with a Panda and
they never had a problem.

RB

I have started a new webpage for idiots who spam newsgroups
with material not related in any way to sailing. Check it out at

www.Geoffrey_W._Schultz_Sucks.com



"Geoffrey W. Schultz" wrote in message 4.17...
I've created a Fischer Panda Owner's Forum to act as a repository for
information related to these generators. If you own (or owned) one of
these generators, please post your history/experience in the forum.

I personally have had non-stop problems with my 4200 (mini) generator and
know of many other owners who have had similar problems. This forum is an
attempt to see if these problems are unique or systemic. The forum is
located at

www.FischerPandaSucks.com

and despite the URL, the intent is to collect information on both the good
and the bad.

-- Geoff Schultz

I replaced my 4200 with a NextGen 3.5 Kw unit (www.nextgenerationpower.com)
that utilizes a Kubota engine and other parts that are available anywhere.
For
me, being able to repair it anywhere is a key issue.

Reading this dummies account shows he failed to do his homework. His attack
on
the company is a long standing and rather odd affair.
Worth reading for laughs. There's a 48 foot ketch at my Marina with a Panda
and
they never had a problem.

RB

As usual, you pipe up without any knowledge of the situation. Fischer Panda
makes a number of models and the 4 (along with others - it seems only the 8
works) is WIDELY known to be a poor design, with many complaints about it by
people who are out there trying to use it. Your knowledge is limited to glossy
magazines which take FP's ad dollars, so you wouldn't know any of this. For
example, try:

http://www.sailcharbonneau.com/FischerPandaFails.htm

There are many others.

Fischer Panda
makes a number of models and the 4 (along with others - it seems only the 8
works) is WIDELY known to be a poor design, with many complaints about it by
people who are out there trying to use it.

Skitch, you're soooo eager to attack that you repeatedly crap your pants!
Read my post...I already said the guy didn't do his homework.
Duhhhhhhh! You idiot!!!

RB

(Bobsprit) wrote in
:

I replaced my 4200 with a NextGen 3.5 Kw unit
(www.nextgenerationpower.com) that utilizes a Kubota engine and other
parts that are available anywhere. For me, being able to repair it
anywhere is a key issue.

Reading this dummies account shows he failed to do his homework. His
attack on the company is a long standing and rather odd affair.
Worth reading for laughs. There's a 48 foot ketch at my Marina with a
Panda and they never had a problem.

So the fact that there's a boat in your marina that has a Fischer Panda
that works is proof that they all work and they're reliable generators?
Huh?

When I bought my generator I tried to do my homework. I searched the net
and found very little info on them. Do a Google search prior to 1999 and
tell me what you find. Nothing.

I'm trying to rectify that. The fact of the matter is that while cruising
I've found other owners that have had worse problems than I have. My
problems are not unique.

-- Geoff

I've created a Fischer Panda Owner's Forum to act as a repository for
information related to these generators. If you own (or owned) one of
these generators, please post your history/experience in the forum.

I personally have had non-stop problems with my 4200 (mini) generator and
know of many other owners who have had similar problems. This forum is an
attempt to see if these problems are unique or systemic. The forum is
located at

www.FischerPandaSucks.com

and despite the URL, the intent is to collect information on both the good
and the bad.

-- Geoff Schultz


This guy is *still* on his crusade! Amazing.

When I bought my generator I tried to do my homework. I searched the net
and found very little info on them.

Exactly. And with little to no information you proceeded anyway.

Capt RB

Geoff,

I, unfortunately, have been in this sort of situation before. I've
learned from my mistakes. Before I make a major purchase,
I do some research to avoid costly mistakes.

Jonathan

"Geoffrey W. Schultz" wrote in message
9.17...
(Bobsprit) wrote in
:

I replaced my 4200 with a NextGen 3.5 Kw unit
(www.nextgenerationpower.com) that utilizes a Kubota engine and other
parts that are available anywhere. For me, being able to repair it
anywhere is a key issue.

Reading this dummies account shows he failed to do his homework. His
attack on the company is a long standing and rather odd affair.
Worth reading for laughs. There's a 48 foot ketch at my Marina with a
Panda and they never had a problem.

So the fact that there's a boat in your marina that has a Fischer Panda
that works is proof that they all work and they're reliable generators?
Huh?

When I bought my generator I tried to do my homework. I searched the net
and found very little info on them. Do a Google search prior to 1999 and
tell me what you find. Nothing.

I'm trying to rectify that. The fact of the matter is that while cruising
I've found other owners that have had worse problems than I have. My
problems are not unique.

-- Geoff

Fantastic page! Thanks!

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...
I have started a new webpage for idiots who spam newsgroups
with material not related in any way to sailing. Check it out at

www.Geoffrey_W._Schultz_Sucks.com



"Geoffrey W. Schultz" wrote in message
4.17...
I've created a Fischer Panda Owner's Forum to act as a repository for
information related to these generators. If you own (or owned) one of
these generators, please post your history/experience in the forum.

I personally have had non-stop problems with my 4200 (mini) generator
and
know of many other owners who have had similar problems. This forum is
an
attempt to see if these problems are unique or systemic. The forum is
located at

www.FischerPandaSucks.com

and despite the URL, the intent is to collect information on both the
good
and the bad.

-- Geoff Schultz