[C38] Hot Water Heater

[Charles Finn]

Rick!
Welcome aboard!  Where is your port of call?
I think most of us have the 6 gallon Seaward model that costs about 
$255.  I just replaced mine last fall and it was relatively easy if you 
have cut out the engine side/floor of your port lazarette.   While you 
are in there, it is a good time to inspect the aft end of your engine, 
steering gear and condition of the bottom side of your cockpit 
flooring!  Also a good time to clean out the heat exchanger and check 
transmission levels.  OK, OK! I know that sounds like a long list, but 
it will be worth your time with the heater out.
You might also want to check:  rear engine mounts, hose clamps, bolts 
around transmission housing (they sometimes vibrate loose), supporting 
the wiring and wire harness...
I take an old foam sleeping bag pad and a boat seat (for my head) to be 
comfortable.  Given all I have suggested... maybe you want to bring a lunch?

All the best,
Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn #114
Great Lakes

On 3/19/2014 1:14 PM, Richard Heller wrote:
>
> I've got a 1981 C38. Bought her in August of 2013. I'm putting in a 
> new hot water heater. The old one was an instant-on CNG unit in the 
> lazarette. I was planning on installing a square 6 gallon AC/Heat 
> Exchanger model in the same area. I was wondering what other owners 
> are doing in this regard. Thanks very much.  Rick Heller
>
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