I've ordered a chinese diesel heater for our 2004 310. I need some help on ducting it. What have you done with yours? All tips appreciated!
That's a great idea, as long as it doesn't get too hot.Both ends of the copper pipe are identically trimmed inside the head.
Installing heating or air conditioning in our boats always involves compromises when selecting a location for these systems. When you mentioned limited access to the fuel tank, I thought about how difficult it would be to access the steering cables and water heater, also. I routinely lube the steering cables, and tension them as needed, and drain the water heater and install a bypass each season. I don't think that location would work for me.Hello. Hopefully this helps. Both ends of the copper pipe are identically trimmed inside the head.
Also, our boat has heater air intake ducts from the bilge just aft of the transmission and another in the bilge under the port area under cockpit berth. These help with air circulation and lessen the boat musty smell.
Finally, our heater is mounted on the port side of the stern area, with access through the cockpit hatch and bulkhead door in the aft berth. It makes a good space except it severely limits access to the fuel tank. If you need to inspect the tank or do any repair the heater and ducts must be removed. If you install in that area, I suggest inspecting your fuel tank and replacing hoses and gaskets before you install the heater. You will be happy you did that in a few years.