Hi folks.
Boat is an '81 Yamaha 30, Yanmar 1GM engine & fuel tank under the V-berth.
I had (still have) an Espar in the back near the transom, that I have never been impressed with, primarily due to it's location/installation. Low & slow heat output, jet noise, constant fuel pump clicking, one output under the companionway, battery demands, etc. I know others are really happy with theirs, but it just wasn't happening on my boat.
I've been kicking it about for a while, exploring options for installation.
I finally made the commitment and managed to get a Dickinson P-9000 installed and operating. Ended up going propane instead of diesel so I wouldn't have to deal with pump noise or day tank, smaller hole in the deck for the flue/chimney, lower profile vent cap on deck.
So far very happy and a HUGE improvement in terms of heat output.
Due to the storage location of the salon table on the port bulkhead, I ended up making a stainless steel standoff bracket, very solid and has worked perfectly. Still fairly easy to get the table in & out of storage. (Though not sure if I'd want to do it while the stove is on.)
The heat off the side of the unit is minimal though the chimney does get warm. But I can still lean against the bulkhead and read while it's on without roasting, and the top front vent/fan blows down under the table to spread the heat around.
Associated recent projects:
Replaced the settee "sling cushion" arrangement with a hinged plywood unit (working prototype, not pretty but an improvement in comfort and access)
I have raised the salon table 2" for comfort and access because the settee now sits you a tad higher.
Now ready for my winter cruising.
cheers all.
Craig in BC
Edit: Sorry, can't seem to rotate the images. Duh.....
Boat is an '81 Yamaha 30, Yanmar 1GM engine & fuel tank under the V-berth.
I had (still have) an Espar in the back near the transom, that I have never been impressed with, primarily due to it's location/installation. Low & slow heat output, jet noise, constant fuel pump clicking, one output under the companionway, battery demands, etc. I know others are really happy with theirs, but it just wasn't happening on my boat.
I've been kicking it about for a while, exploring options for installation.
I finally made the commitment and managed to get a Dickinson P-9000 installed and operating. Ended up going propane instead of diesel so I wouldn't have to deal with pump noise or day tank, smaller hole in the deck for the flue/chimney, lower profile vent cap on deck.
So far very happy and a HUGE improvement in terms of heat output.
Due to the storage location of the salon table on the port bulkhead, I ended up making a stainless steel standoff bracket, very solid and has worked perfectly. Still fairly easy to get the table in & out of storage. (Though not sure if I'd want to do it while the stove is on.)
The heat off the side of the unit is minimal though the chimney does get warm. But I can still lean against the bulkhead and read while it's on without roasting, and the top front vent/fan blows down under the table to spread the heat around.
Associated recent projects:
Replaced the settee "sling cushion" arrangement with a hinged plywood unit (working prototype, not pretty but an improvement in comfort and access)
I have raised the salon table 2" for comfort and access because the settee now sits you a tad higher.
Now ready for my winter cruising.
cheers all.
Craig in BC
Edit: Sorry, can't seem to rotate the images. Duh.....
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