[C320-list] Hot Water Heater

[John Allen]

i replaced my water heater (no hoses- just the heater) a couple of years ago. west marine no longer carries the unit. the factory suggested defender marine supply. so i got it from defender marine pretty short money. (less than a couple of hundred dollars). they are located in conn. shipped to me in a couple of days . took about two hours to install. 
  j allen #883
> From: LOCALJG at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:25:58 -0400
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Hot Water Heater
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> Today I removed the water heater. What started out as an inspection of 
> water hoses, has escalated to the need for a new water heater. Upon 
> inspection, the water heater revealed external rust caused from a couple of small, 
> pin prick leaks. 
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> One task I still have to complete is the removal of two hoses that run from 
> the engine, through the port bulkhead, below the stove and then attach to 
> the water heater. I thought the hose removal would be an easy task but 
> apparently it is more complex than I thought? 
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> I tried simply pulling the hoses through the bulkhead but they don't seem 
> to want to move? So, what's going inside the bulkhead? 
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> Is there anyone out there in Catalina 320 land who has some advise for me? 
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> Also, were is the best place to buy a new water heater? How much do they 
> cost? 
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> Thanks,
> 
> John G. 
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