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Post by manaia on Jul 15, 2014 6:57:19 GMT
Hi All I have recently had an Eberspacher D4 heater installed in the starboard cockpit locker of my 43DS and the exhaust has been routed out via the hull side (as opposed to via the transom). I have read Trevor's excellent 'Hints and tips' article about installing a Webasto heater and , I see that he has a very similar location for the exhaust. I have a question about water ingress - have you experienced any issues with water getting into the exhaust piping when the boat is heeled over ? Regards, Steve  |
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Post by MalcolmP on Jul 15, 2014 8:25:16 GMT
I have a Webasto unit (slightly different skin fitting) in a similar place, but touch wood not water issue
BUT do be very careful with the placement of your aft fenders in the winter - not only will they melt if too close could also be a slight fire risk...
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Post by dnickj on Jul 17, 2014 13:38:40 GMT
Hi
Mine is in the same position on a SO40 and never had a problem
If you are thinking of heeling that far don't invite me
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Post by Trevor on Jul 18, 2014 12:24:05 GMT
Hello Manaia,
I have had no problem at all with water ingress. I put the outlet about 150mm below the gunnel and back as far as I could. The further back the better. If it was placed midships it would take in a lot of water but the further back the less chance of going under.
Regards,
Trevor
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Post by clifford09 on Jul 18, 2014 12:42:06 GMT
Hello Manaia, I have had no problem at all with water ingress. I put the outlet about 150mm below the gunnel and back as far as I could. The further back the better. If it was placed midships it would take in a lot of water but the further back the less chance of going under. Regards, Trevor |
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Post by clifford09 on Jul 18, 2014 12:43:48 GMT
Hi All I have recently had an Eberspacher D4 heater installed in the starboard cockpit locker of my 43DS and the exhaust has been routed out via the hull side (as opposed to via the transom). I have read Trevor's excellent 'Hints and tips' article about installing a Webasto heater and , I see that he has a very similar location for the exhaust. I have a question about water ingress - have you experienced any issues with water getting into the exhaust piping when the boat is heeled over ? Regards, Steve |
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Post by manaia on Jul 19, 2014 7:02:07 GMT
Haha, we live not far from the Roaring Forties, so angles of heel are usually bigger !
The exhaust is quite close to the stern, but I was thinking of the quarter wave and how it can ride up occasionally.
Thanks for your comments, they are reassuring !
We have quickly come to enjoy the benefits the heater brings and wish we had installed it sooner.
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