I have not been able to get hot water on our 2009 Beneteau. Neither electric or engine. Owners manual has zero info on the water system. Any suggestions, is there any kind of reference anyone knows of? Thanks, T
Hot Water on 2009 Beneteau 31
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A winterization bypass would be my guess too. I don’t think Beneteau had those from the factory, but a previous owner may have added one and left it in the winterization mode. Trace the plumbing and see if you can find it. There should be a thermostatic mixing valve but then you’ll probably also find the bypass.
Hi... thanks. Embarassed to say had not considered the obvious. Will go over system again. Find the plumbing system a bit confusing.
Turning on the electric element if the tank is empty could have damaged the element. The damage is more likely to burn out the element than short it though, so I’m surprised that the circuit breaker blew. If you feel heated coolant going to it from the engine that’s a good sign. Keep checking around the heater for the bypass and hopefully you can at least figure out how to get hot water when the engine is run. After that you can troubleshoot the electrical side more.
It's usually a hose connecting the hot and cold together bypassing the tank .Uncouple and one goes to cold input blue or blue striped hose and the other red or red striped goes to output hot water.
Take a picture of front of tank and hoses and post
Thanks, will do. I've done a little digging on West Marine, other internet resources re freshwater systems. Now that I have seen several diagrams its making a bit more sense. I will tackle it again and post a few photos for any input forum can provide.
Thanks have had a look; good basic explanation; also found reference on BoatUS. Will be back at boat tomorrow looking for possible bypass valve.
Please note, there may not be but a single "by pass valve." There are many ways to bypass the water heater for winterization purposes. Bypass kits usually include two valves. I just disconnect the water heater and install a specially made bypass hose to take its place. So, look closely, maybe even make a diagram, before jumping in.
I have a 2008 B 31. It has no factory bypass valve. It does have a mixing valve.
How long are you allowing the engine to run to heat the water? in the slip or underway? My water will get hot enough in 30 - 45 minuets of cruising.
Tip - make sure the transom shower is turned off, not just at the spray head.
How long are you allowing the engine to run to heat the water? in the slip or underway? My water will get hot enough in 30 - 45 minuets of cruising.
Tip - make sure the transom shower is turned off, not just at the spray head.