I may have asked this question before, but a lot of whats inside my new (old) 1976 Hunter 30' is sure new to me. Does anyone know if a water heater was standard equipment, and if so where should it be. I am almost to the point of taking the motor out but I haven't seen anything that looks like a water heater yet. I got a wiring and plumbing diagram from a gentleman on this board, and it looks like it should be starboard / aft behind the motor but I sure don't see anything like it shows on the diagram. I would like to put it back together with all original, or as close to original equipment as I can. Anybody have any recommendations on replacment tanks, if its not there. While I am on the subject of tanks does anyone have any recommendations on fuel, water and holding tanks, the original bladder is gone, the water and fuel are corroded so they are all going. Out with the old, in with the new.
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Behind the engine
On my 81' H30 the water heater is behind the engine in the center of the boat. It is on a piece of plywood above the fuel tank. It made changing the fuel guage sending unit that much more fun. Wheeeeeeee!
On my 81' H30 the water heater is behind the engine in the center of the boat. It is on a piece of plywood above the fuel tank. It made changing the fuel guage sending unit that much more fun. Wheeeeeeee!
Early model
Bob: Your H'30 was a very early model. These early engines were raw water cooled and never generated enough heat to warm the water. If they had one on your model, it was probably only powered by 110vac. The one advantage you have now is that you can only use a heater that will fit aboard your boat. Several of the old boats needed them sawed apart to remove them.
Bob: Your H'30 was a very early model. These early engines were raw water cooled and never generated enough heat to warm the water. If they had one on your model, it was probably only powered by 110vac. The one advantage you have now is that you can only use a heater that will fit aboard your boat. Several of the old boats needed them sawed apart to remove them.
Unless you're restoring a museum piece...
Why would you want to restore a 30 yr old boat to original? You wouldn't replace all the '70s appliances in a house with '70s appliances...or even THINK of duplicating the "lovely" '50s baby-butt pink tubs and sinks...or the gawdawful avacado green and "harvest gold" appliances of the '70s...so why would you want to to that to a boat unless it's gonna be a museum exhibit? ABYC, UL, NFPA and other standards have changed in the last 30 years...so all the equipment on it should meet current standards and be current state of the art. Anything less will de-value the boat. Rigid plastics tanks are the recommended materical for water and waste holding...bladders are not a good choice. Aluminum is acceptable for water holding, but not for waste holding. The best source for water and waste tanks is Ronco Plastics (http://www.ronco-plastics.com)...they make top quality tanks for a very reasonable price and have more than 400 shapes and sizes to choose from. Unfortunately, Ronco does not make fuel tanks, though. As for a hot water tank, choose one that has a glass liner...it'll cost you a bit more, but will last 20+ years, compared to an average of about 10 for water heaters with aluminum liners. My choice would be Raritan...with or without heat exchanger, your choice. The link below offers information for installing and maintaining the sanitation system.
Why would you want to restore a 30 yr old boat to original? You wouldn't replace all the '70s appliances in a house with '70s appliances...or even THINK of duplicating the "lovely" '50s baby-butt pink tubs and sinks...or the gawdawful avacado green and "harvest gold" appliances of the '70s...so why would you want to to that to a boat unless it's gonna be a museum exhibit? ABYC, UL, NFPA and other standards have changed in the last 30 years...so all the equipment on it should meet current standards and be current state of the art. Anything less will de-value the boat. Rigid plastics tanks are the recommended materical for water and waste holding...bladders are not a good choice. Aluminum is acceptable for water holding, but not for waste holding. The best source for water and waste tanks is Ronco Plastics (http://www.ronco-plastics.com)...they make top quality tanks for a very reasonable price and have more than 400 shapes and sizes to choose from. Unfortunately, Ronco does not make fuel tanks, though. As for a hot water tank, choose one that has a glass liner...it'll cost you a bit more, but will last 20+ years, compared to an average of about 10 for water heaters with aluminum liners. My choice would be Raritan...with or without heat exchanger, your choice. The link below offers information for installing and maintaining the sanitation system.
mine was in starboard lazarette
i had to take the galley cabinets out to remove it. i replaced it with a 6 gallon electric that i bought at a home center (i know, but im cheap). at the same time i re laminated the counter and back splash. it only took about 2 hours to remove the cabinet. it is a lot easier that it appears. mike
i had to take the galley cabinets out to remove it. i replaced it with a 6 gallon electric that i bought at a home center (i know, but im cheap). at the same time i re laminated the counter and back splash. it only took about 2 hours to remove the cabinet. it is a lot easier that it appears. mike
Ours was added and is now dead ...
Our hot water heater was added inside the port side setee (just aft the nav station), which is also where the water pump and most of the hoses are for plumbing. Alongside the heater, we have a blower/heater from the engine exchange that is used on 18-wheelers. Pumps out a TON of heat when the engine is running.
Our hot water heater was added inside the port side setee (just aft the nav station), which is also where the water pump and most of the hoses are for plumbing. Alongside the heater, we have a blower/heater from the engine exchange that is used on 18-wheelers. Pumps out a TON of heat when the engine is running.
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