268 gene

miked910

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Aug 4, 2014
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Chattanooga, Tn
Boat Info
1989 268 Sundancer. we are upgrading everything from electronics to the material used inside the cud
Engines
mercrusier 7.4 L
Ok so my boat came with everything except the gene, theres plenty of room for one but I'm looking to see if anyone has use one of the yamaha or honda genes on a 268? or if its even possible. Does the 268 genes exhaust come out the side of the boat or under the boat?
 
My boat has the Genny, it was an old Onan 3.0 kW MAJB First Mate (Factory stock...out of production as of 1992?).....The Westerbeke 3.0 kw will fit, I've been looking to get one, but they are pricey. YOU CANNNOT put a Honda or a Yamaha in the engine compartment....they are not marine rated, people on this forum will shred you for it, and if coast guard catches you with one, they will escort you home. Mine exhausts out the side. It has a sea strainer and a thru hull pick up.
 
BBY88 +1.

It it appears you are keeping this SR for some time. You have several options. W'beke has a 3K LoCO model that would probably do you just fine in terms of power + it's only spinning 2200 RPM vs. Kohler's 3600.

Exhaust is is a different animal. If I were redesigning from scratch, I would go with a Centek Gen-Sep Exhaust Gas / Water Separator and a Vernalift muffler with a removable dry stack for while at anchor. IIRC, houseboats are now required to have a similar setup to avoid CO poisoning. The cost difference should be less than $500.

My $0.02
 

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