[C320-list] Diesel heater

[Wes.Giles at averydennison.com]

When I moved up to our 387 I had a Webasto installed. I also looked at 
Espar, but chose Webasto because it was equal quality for a bit less 
money. There are two types. One is forced air, and the other is hydronic. 
The forced air is exactly as it sounds, while the hydronic uses the water 
to heat the cabin air. It's more like a radiator works. This is a bit more 
expensive but can also heat your hot water tank without running the motor. 


Have fun, it's worth it.

Wes
C387 #53



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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>
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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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