Hello everyone,
Has been ages since I've been on the site, very glad it's still running!!! Was going over the boat with my son showing him things in the engine compartment, and I shon my flashlight on the water heater. Happy I did, as it was completely rusted and starting to leak out the bottom (amazing it hadn't ruptured!). I'm guessing it's an original Raritan, and thinking it must have been installed before the engine was. Disconnected all the hoses for coolant and hot and cold water lines and electrical. Only then did I realize it won't come out through the starboard cockpit locker. The current tank is 14 1/2"D, and the cockpit locker is only 13 1/4", so the only way I can get it out will be to saw it in half with my Sawzall.
I'm wondering if any other 35/3 owners have replaced theirs (without removing the engine)?
Next question is, what brand and model of water heater have people used as a replacement?
Many thanks,
Steve Gabbott
Silent Dancer
Gabriola Island B.C.
Has been ages since I've been on the site, very glad it's still running!!! Was going over the boat with my son showing him things in the engine compartment, and I shon my flashlight on the water heater. Happy I did, as it was completely rusted and starting to leak out the bottom (amazing it hadn't ruptured!). I'm guessing it's an original Raritan, and thinking it must have been installed before the engine was. Disconnected all the hoses for coolant and hot and cold water lines and electrical. Only then did I realize it won't come out through the starboard cockpit locker. The current tank is 14 1/2"D, and the cockpit locker is only 13 1/4", so the only way I can get it out will be to saw it in half with my Sawzall.
I'm wondering if any other 35/3 owners have replaced theirs (without removing the engine)?
Next question is, what brand and model of water heater have people used as a replacement?
Many thanks,
Steve Gabbott
Silent Dancer
Gabriola Island B.C.