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I know if anyone would know you guys would. I had a question asked about my boat. A perspective buyer is asking if a generator could be added. I was wondering if anyone has done this or has anyone had it done by a dealer?

I have also heard of people using a Honda generator that is placed on the swim platform with an electrical hook up on the transom.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks Bill

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2001 Sundowner 235

I have used a Honda generator on my previous small cruiser. There are plenty of heated discussions an many different boating forums about the safety of this. So a portable generator can be done as long as someone understands the dangers involved. Primarily, fuel storage and CO generation and is dangers.

I can't speak on the addition of a genset to a 288 but in many small cruisers installation requires an engine removal. An expensive addition IMO.

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2008 Horizon 260 VP 8.1 Gi

Yes it can be added. Might take some engine puling to shoe horn a gen set in their, but it can be done. I would just guess the cost for install, complete with genny, would be $8 to $10K.

This 288 has a 5kw genset for reference.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2008- ... a-94780996

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Thanks guys. That is what the dealer thought as well.

This guy is planning to look at it on 6/2.

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2001 Sundowner 235