[C38] Hot Water Heater

[Tom T.]

Well said Chuck but if I may, I would add to your exhaustive list of 
things to do in the engine compartment.  Check the steering quadrant 
stop board.  They eventually get soft and fail allowing the steering to 
travel too far causing total loss of steering when the cable falls off 
the quadrant.

That board should probably be replaced with either pressure treated wood 
or metal.  I used a piece of heavy aluminum angle for my repair.

Tom Troncalli



On 3/19/2014 8:19 PM, Charles Finn wrote:
> 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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