Sundancer 320 Generator

Paul Pfeifer

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Dec 14, 2017
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2003 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer ; Raymarine SL70C
Engines
Twin 350 Mag
Has anyone added a generator to a 2003 320 Sundancer? How did it go? Which generator did you use? Did you install it yourself or have it done? Cost? I'm looking at having it done. Appreciate your feedback.
 
Where are you located? The smallest unit would most likely be the Westerbeke 3.5kw but Sea Ray would have installed the 4.5 or 5kw from the factory. Not cheap. Most likely 8-10k installed. If you buy used and install it yourself maybe around half that but the install requires substantial knowledge to do correctly.
 
It's a big investment. I learned recently that it "likely" can be done without pulling your strbrd motor but it's still a ton of work. Thru hulls, distribution panel, fuel, etc and so on. 40-60 hours of labor for a pro maybe?

After having seen this topic come up many times on this forum this generally ends up with "you'd be better off selling your boat and buying a different boat with a generator already installed". Or you'll get the suggestion of throwing a Honda portable on a dinghy (sarcasm)...
 
A friend just had a Westerbeke installed in his '06 340DA for $10k. The motors did not come out (removed the factory Kohler and installed a Westerbeke).
 
A friend just had a Westerbeke installed in his '06 340DA for $10k. The motors did not come out (removed the factory Kohler and installed a Westerbeke).
Sounds like he had one present already. The cost of the genny is only part of the equation, the larger cost will be outfitting it, and the labor to do so.
 
Installation from scratch will certainly add.
 
What did the generator option cost on a new 340? Then maybe add 50% for retrofit
 
It was a $10k option (list price in 2007)
 
Had a Koehler 5 kw with the sound barrier installed at my marina last winter.would recommend having a professional install it and don't look back,not cheap though
 

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