That certainly is a good question, as gasoline is not the only flammable substance on a boat, It is advertised as a replacement for the Universal, not just the Kubota. So it would be worth asking. I wonder if the original had any changes to it....and was the replacement part "marine" (ignition protected)?
I realize it's not a gasoline engine, but still...
Thank you for the follow up.Yes, still working great. Starts at the touch of the button, every time.