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Good morning to all! So, this odd year continues. Much wind and rain plus the cold is coming 2+ months early!!! So I must think of heating the cabin to take the chill off. I’m all electric so no engine to run to take the chills away. Last two seasons I used a Mister Heater Buddy. Never...

Hey all, I'm trying to get away from the pressurized kerosine cozy heater I have. Does anyone have any experience with these and are they worth it? Looks like some assembly will be required. https://anchorage.craigslist.org/bpo/5910184407.html...

Looking to buy (used or new) a forced air diesel heater for my E 34-2 (1988). I took the original Ardic? out-it was failed. I have 2 newer air lines to the main and aft cabin. I heard the Webasto was great but is so pricey. And weather you need the custom kit form Sure Marine is recommended or...

Hello all, I just finished the install of the new Lewmar bow roller which will accommodate the 22 lb. Lewmar Delta anchor on my E34T. Thanks to everyone that contributed a couple months back on bow roller ideas. As the stem is very tight, options were limited but did a ton of research and...

Hi everyone, We purchased a 1974 Ericson 32 last year in San Diego. Being a warm weather boat, it did not come with a heater however, now that it lives in the Pacific Northwest a heater is a necessity! Our original plan was to install a Dickinson diesel bulkhead heater however, after...

I am about to install my new heater ( a force 10 propane) to the bulkhead between the main cabin and the head of my 35-2. As I look at it I can see the simple and least destructive way to route the exhaust would be to run it out through the hatch instead of punching a hole in the roof. The...

Anyone here ever added a water heater to their Ericson? I have a 76 E29. I was contemplating adding one at the same time I have a washdown shower, water pump and automatic faucet for galley sink. Just not sure how much of a pain in the butt this will be! I was thinking of installing the...

I was fixing a small leak in my water system this past weekend and got to thinking about the hot water heater in my E32-III (1987). It almost looks like the boat was built around it! Now, I'm not having any problems with the water heater now but someday I maybe have to replace it. How do...

We would like to install a diesel cabin heater and read with great interest an article we found here (or linked here) called "Sealing Deck Penetrations to prevent core rot" It was very good advice with regard to screw holes, but we are needing a 3" hole in our deck to accommodate a diesel cabin...

Anyone here ever remove the heater tank? If so, did you have enlarge the seat hatch? Further -- what did you replace it with? Thanks, LB

Hi, I would like to install an ESPAR heater in my 1988 Ericson 38-200. I would prefer, but I'm open to other ideas, to install the heater in the starboard cockpit locker or in the aft locker. I was planning to run the exhaust out the stern, or possibly near the engine exhaust. I would prefer...

Newbie is looking for his water heater any ideas where it might be? Jeff

Hi Folks... My 35-2 has no signs of a hot water heater ever being installed. Can anyone tell me where the factory would have put it? Or better yet, where the best place is to put one. thanks a bunch jt

Well, here you all go. I did it, the Dickinson was installed last week and tested just this weekend. The actual stove installation was pretty simple once you figure out where it will fit and cut the hole in the cabin top. That is a bit nerve racking though. I figure the whole thing was...

Hello All: With Fall upon us, & hopes of extending our sailing season, I am looking at installing a heater. Having reviewed some recent & earlier posts on this topic, I am contemplating a mixed system that would include a Dickinson "Newport" propane heater (to be mounted on the stbd side...

Just removed the hot water heater on my E30+ in preparation for replacing the fuel tank. In the engine coolant supply/return lines to the water heater there is an accumulation tank. After removing the water heater I just closed the circuit so coolant would continue to run through the...

The water heater (Atwood) on my '88 32-3 is near the end of it's useful life. What advice can anyone provided regarding what brand to replace it with and what I should expect during the removal/install process?

Background: I discovered a trickle of water coming from under the fuel tank when the engine is running. It starts about one minute or so after the engine is started and it will slowly stop a couple of minutes after the engine is shut down. There is no leak from the exhaust system that I can see...

I currently have my hot water heater patched into the fresh water side of my engine and am planning to put in a Espar Hydronic D5. At this time, I'm considering plumping it so my radiators will have the ability to heat the boat (and H2O heater) when motoring using engine heat or the diesel...

Does anyone have a water heater plumbed into a Perkins 4-108. Mine was not connected when I recently bought my E-38, & I'd like to get a good spot to make the inlet /outlet locations. Scematic /diagram would be great.

Has anyone found a propane on demand water heater suitable for installation on a boat? Add a water heater to the long list of systems that's not operating on my E-38. Since I have a propane stove, (of course not working yet due to leaky valve) I thought it would be better to install one of...

I noticed the earlier E-38s came with a solid fuel cabin heater. Are any of you guys using them? Are they safe?

Hi, I am planning to install an Espar heater in our 1988 38-200 in the spring. However, I have thought about this before. I am hoping that someone has completed an installation in a similar boat and would be willing to share their knowledge. I am wondering which unit was chosen, were the...

Hi All, Looking for a heater for my E27..does anyone have a recommendation for this size of a boat...it will have to be propane fuel and be able to deal with temperatures down to freezing. I live in Vancouver, BC. I was considering the little cozy cabin by force 10, but not sure if 6000 btu...

Where is a feasable place to install a water heater on an E-29?

Hi All, Have any of the E35/3 owners installed a diesel heater on their boats? Currently I have an Espar forced air heater but I would prefer a free standing diesel heater as I hate the noise of the Espar. I was wondering if anyone had one bolted to the floor between the mast and the...

Does anyone have a suggestion for an appropriate water heater for the E29? Ideally, I'd like a 10gal or 11gal heater, but space limitations the port locker (really the only place to install the heater on this boat) limit me to a 6 gal. I spoke to a techie at Force 10, and he suggested running 2...

I am outfitting a recently-acquired E35-3 for cruising the west coast of BC. Among other things to be installed are a bulkhead diesel heater (e.g. Dickenson Newport). Any thoughts from those familiar with the E35-3 about the best location for the heater and vent pipe?

Recently, Select Plastics installed new plastic in my fixed ports. I now need to install the ports in my 1988 E32-200. I have been told to use Boat Life Sealer and to try to keep the exterior frames a fraction of an inch off the fiberglass until the sealer sets up, then tighten the frames...

Has anybody added a hot water heater to the 35-2. If so where did you place it. thank you

I have a Universal M25 diesel in my 35-3. I just installed a new Iso-Therm water heater, and it's inlet/outlets for the heatexchanger are 1/2" instead of the 7/8" that was on my Raritan. Can I just replace the hoses and fittings, and reduce them to 1/2" - or will I be harming the engine and it's...

Ok - I would like to hear from everyone on this subject. I know that I've discussed it some on the Ericson Mail List - but I think I'm going to document it, and turn it into a project for this site - so if you please.... My Raritan water heater is shot - has to be replaced - and only hisses...