[C320-list] Water Heater By Pass

[RONALD HODEL]

Sorry about my assumptions. I thought you were only interested in by passing the engine cooling water side of the water heater. We use our hot water heater all the time and because we’re on the west coast, we never have to ‘winterize’ our boat, so I just made an assumption. To Troy’s comment, yes it would create a lot of storage space below the galley. 

Ron
Lokomaikai #1070

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> On Mar 28, 2021, at 11:52 AM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Christian
> 
> Are you asking about by passing the engine or the water side of the heater?
>  Removing liquid from either side of the equation will provide a more
> robust environment for corrosion for sure.  If you really don’t use the
> water heater, it may be a smarter idea to remove the water heater
> completely take off the thermostat, heating coil, and pressure relief valve
> and allow it to dry completely and then store it for the next owner.
> Taking out the water heater will definitely create a lot of extra stowage
> below the galley.   Removal is a straight forward deal.  Remove base
> drawers and frame, remove all hoses and drain, remove the screws holding
> the heater in place.   Take out.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514