Heat seems like a good idea this time of year. I'm thinking of putting in a Kabola B-tap model B-12 furnace on board. It requires either 24vdc or 230vac for power. My boat has 12vdc and 115vac from shore and from a 2000 watt inverter. The question is, should I get the 230VAC model and use a step-up transformer to power the Kabola furnace, or should I get a device which will take 12vdc and make 24vdc for the 24vdc model of the furnace? Where would you suggest I get equipment for either approach?
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Why not one of the more popular systems.
Why not get one of the more popular systems that someone will probably know something about. I would think that one of these diesel fired units that circulates hot water throughout the boat would be just the ticket in the Pacific Northwest. It will keep your hot water heater hot and circulate hot water throughout the boat. Then you do not need to worry about these other things that can go south on you either. I just like to keep it simple!
Why not get one of the more popular systems that someone will probably know something about. I would think that one of these diesel fired units that circulates hot water throughout the boat would be just the ticket in the Pacific Northwest. It will keep your hot water heater hot and circulate hot water throughout the boat. Then you do not need to worry about these other things that can go south on you either. I just like to keep it simple!
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Mike Aston
Get a Webasto or Espar
They sell units with the heat output you are looking for at a fraction of the power consumption, a fraction of the size and (I suspect) a fraction of the cost and the work off 12V dc. Unless you are going to run a generator all the time you cannot sustain the power requirements of the Kabola. It looks as if it is intended for commercial service.
They sell units with the heat output you are looking for at a fraction of the power consumption, a fraction of the size and (I suspect) a fraction of the cost and the work off 12V dc. Unless you are going to run a generator all the time you cannot sustain the power requirements of the Kabola. It looks as if it is intended for commercial service.
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Robert
I'm going to be putting this one in my boat
I have been looking at lots of heaters and this seems to be the best for the money. Heater output is 6,500 BTU low setting and 16,250 BTU on high. It also has optional hot water heating coils. This is the best price I have found so far.
I have been looking at lots of heaters and this seems to be the best for the money. Heater output is 6,500 BTU low setting and 16,250 BTU on high. It also has optional hot water heating coils. This is the best price I have found so far.
Robert, did you see one for sale in the gear ads?
Robert: Check out the Gear for sale ads. There is a unit in there for a good price (new).
Robert: Check out the Gear for sale ads. There is a unit in there for a good price (new).
Forced Air Heat
I agree with Mike. The forced air type heater (Webasco, etc.) is much easier to install because you do not have to run piping to each radiator. Each radiator also has a fan that needs power and wiring. I have no experience with the Dickenson type units, however, it is much more comfortable to have the heat moved around the entire cabin with the forced air type heater rather than those that only heat from one location like the Dickenson. I am also in Seattle and installed an older volvo forced air heater in my Hunter 34 and it heats very well. I do not get the domestic water heated, but all I have to do is motor for 30-40 minutes, which as you know, is very popular in the Puget Sound. Let me know if you have any questions on installation, etc.
I agree with Mike. The forced air type heater (Webasco, etc.) is much easier to install because you do not have to run piping to each radiator. Each radiator also has a fan that needs power and wiring. I have no experience with the Dickenson type units, however, it is much more comfortable to have the heat moved around the entire cabin with the forced air type heater rather than those that only heat from one location like the Dickenson. I am also in Seattle and installed an older volvo forced air heater in my Hunter 34 and it heats very well. I do not get the domestic water heated, but all I have to do is motor for 30-40 minutes, which as you know, is very popular in the Puget Sound. Let me know if you have any questions on installation, etc.
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