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Now if we take this to the next level with the fuel line to the generator. Why can't we tap into the fuel line on the main fuel tank, put in a Y with 2 valves and run the generator off the main tank eliminating the need for a deck tank?

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2000 268 Vista "Reely Nauti"
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dkelly, this is a great solution but make sure to read the many posts on here regarding how to safely use the generator.

as for tapping into the existing tank, in theory you could. if memory serves correctly you can even add a second fuel pick up to your fuel tank. However I would not feel safe doing this. Something about the fuel line making such a long run scares me.

This works well for me. The tank is never in the way. I only see it when i unstrap it to wash the deck.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Hi all new to the forum...

If we are talking about a genset in a 268 Vista, the message post says 258.....

We have an 03' 268. Just finished our 3rd season with it. The boat did not have a genset in it, we spent the 1st season without one. Over the winter I started thinking about how nice having one would be. I started looking into it, and found new units were in the 7-8k range. WOW. Just happend to call a local marina to get another price and found they had several 5 kw units used. 2 Kohlers and a Westerbeke. The Westerbeke looked like brand new, it had 300 some hours on it, bought it for 3500.00. Another 500 or so in muffler, thru hulls, remote panel and harness, strainer ect. Did the install myself. Had a little guidance form the marina I bought it from, pretty straightforward nothing to complicated, but definatly time comsuming. The hardest part (mentally anyway) was cutting a 2 1/4" hole in the side of the hull and a 1" thru the bottom. (You know the old saying measure twice cut once.... I measured like 6 times and cut once.)

After 2 seasons of the convienece of AC power anywhere anytime, we couldnt be happier with the decision to go this route. we have a 45 minute no wake run down the river to the bay, on the way back the Admiral can shower and blow dry and curl her hair and be ready to go as soon as we get to the marina.... (for those like me that get impatient waiting for your wife to get ready......that all by itself was worth the price of admission)

We have spent several days on an inland lake with no marinas and there is just no beating having the convienence. I know we will not have another boat without it.



Jeff

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

Oh yeah forgot to mention.... somebody said you have to pull the engine to get it in/out. Didnt have to pull the engine, but had to pull the riser, exhaust manifold, alternator and bracket to get it in.

Jeff

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

I installed a generator outlet in the swim locker at the back of my 248 so its easier to plug the generator in without getting my 100' dock cord.

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Gordon Arnold
New Hampshire

2003 268 Vista ..................................................................Prior: 97 245 Sundowner

could you elaborate on how you did this? could you post some pictures?

Tks.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

Our 258 did not come with a genset- We decided to try the Honda route after considering the costs and installation time- We use the boat at Powell in the summer and Havasu in the winter and this has really worked well for us-


Wags
'07 258 Vista
Cordillera, Colorado