[C320-list] Cabin Heat

[David Swanson]

Good idea.  A low cost way to get some heat into an unheated cabin.  I looked into this but decided to install a Wallas 40D Diesel Heater instead.  Expensive, and a bit of a pain to install, but pumps out the heat and make the boat very warm and self sufficient when away from shore power or motoring.

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA 




On Jun 9, 2011, at 9:05 AM, Magnuson's Time A Weigh wrote:

> Has anyone considered splicing into the heat exchanger coolant loop between the engine and the water heater, with an automotive type heater core and a 12 volt fan to generate cabin heat while under way?  If a circulating pump were added, could it also generate cabin heat from the water tank heater while on shore power.  It seems like it could be mounted behind the sink cabinet drawers.   A three way valve could cut it out of the loop when it is not required.  Comments?
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> Gary # 205