[C320-list] Diesel heater

[Darrell]

I had a Webasto diesel heater installed in my 94 C320 here in Bellingham WA 
about 3 years ago and it has definitely expanded out crusing season. We have 
3 vents, aft state room, galley and salon. One in the head would be nice but 
difficult to plumb and you have a problem with water when using the shower. 
So I mounted a small latch which keeps the head door partially ajar and that 
helps.The heating unit is mounted in the center of the aft locker beside the 
fuel tank and behing the quadrant. Vent hoses run down the port side of the 
boat. Exhaust is on the port stern. I believe the cost was about $3,000 
installed, but I can check if you want an exact #. I remember the Espar unit 
was a little more $ but after asking around the Webasto unit seemed just as 
well regarded. There was a cheaper unit , I cannot remember the name but 
believe it started with an  S. It was not as well regarded  as the Expar and 
Webasto. The unit has worked great. Turn on, adjust the thermostat and 10 
minutes later everything is warm and toasty. I don't know the current draw 
but we haven't had a problem running it a few days of an on while at anchor. 
Hope that helps,

Darrell Gray

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jpmesa at aol.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Diesel heater


>  Has anyone installed a diesel heater on board their 320? Anything below 
> 70* and we are not busy, my wife is cold. It's that thin Hawaiian blood of 
> her. We are thinking of heading north in a few years, so I'm just checking 
> thing out early. JP
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