Boat Hot Water Heater Installation

Like most early 70s boats our norlin 34 lacks interior volume compared to modern boats.

Boat hot water heater installation.

Now that the heating unit is fastened in the boat the next step is to plumb it to the. The control dial flashed no fuel as expected. Hands on sailor from our december 2010 issue. When replacing the pressure water system on our project boat we thought it would be fun to install a water heater.

But where to put it. Back under the cockpit he connected the heater to the battery. The need for the heater to be mounted below the engine s heat exchanger to prevent problems with coolant circulation further complicated matters the only logical. How to install marine hot water heaters step 1.

Route and connect hoses. Screw one end of a 1 1 2 inch hose onto the water heater s inlet port and connect the other end of the hose to. See the new webasto water heater with boating industry canada duration. Before getting started on installing the heater unit in your boat you will want to.

Because the water heater on your boat has two sources of heat you need to understand the differences in temperature that are possible to avoid a scalding. Install the heater box locate an enclosed area large enough for the heater. For more working space i also removed the driver s seat. With one vent finished toby installed the thermostat in a discreet area in the galley.

Don t land in hot water. Marine water heaters come in a variety of sizes including. The first y connector splits the heads heating to port from the aft cabin and saloon heating to starboard. Mount the heater box on the bulkhead with the screws provided.

Put the water heater as low as possible in your boat. Best boat heater to keep you warm at the dock duration. Installing heating on a yacht makes early and late season boating significantly more pleasant and make using the boat in good winter weather much more attractive.