Heat Options on a R-23 (Yamaha)

[bergroup]

Hello Group,

First time posting after a two-year search for a Ranger. I'm in the process of purchasing a used R-23. There is no heater on the tug and I would like to find out what my options are for heating the tug when it's cold outside. My wife and I live in the Seattle area. What are my options and/or your suggestions? Is the factory diesel heater available for retrofit and has anyone on the forum considered this option?

Thanks,

Paul Berliner

 

[knotflying]

I own an R-27 and installed the Wabasto after delivery. It isn't a difficult job. You just need to find a spot large enough to install the unit and in your case the fuel tank. Then it is a matter of running duct hoses. Perhaps an R-23 owner who has done it can give you more insight on installation. When at the dock we usually use a portable ceramic heater or the reverse cycle on our A/C. The wabasto is when on the hook or when 110v is not available. Just make sure you size your unit appropriately. Ours is a bit much and we often have to open the windows, but that isn't all bad since I am always concerned with CO buildup.

 

[oneeyedjackass]

I've purchased a Planner diesel heater and as soon as it arrives I'll be installing it on Nixie. Haven't decided where I want to put it yet. If anybody can share a pic of where the factory install's there heater that would be great. Leaning towards next to water heater and maybe tying into existing heater ductwork. We'll see. Heat is good 🙂

 

[baz]

The factory installed Webasto furnace/heater is located on the R-23 behind the Microwave. There's plenty of room there for it. The diesel fuel tank (a custom made Aluminum 3 gallon tank) should be available from RT via Richard in Parts Dept.... at least call him about this.

The trick will be

1) Installing and routing the heating ducts
2) Locating and installing the diesel fuel tank (see below)
3) Running a copper supply line from the diesel fuel tank to the Webasto furnace/heater correctly.
4) Installing a filler tube & port for filling the diesel fuel tank (see comment below)
5) Installing a thru hull port for the Webasto furnace/heater exhaust
6) Finding a suitable location to install the Webasto temp and On/Off control unit

On the stock R-23 with factory Webasto installed the fuel tank and the furnace/heater are all on the same side (port side), as are the heating ducts and heat vents; one at base of Nav seat and the other in the V-berth aft area.

You will also need to place a filler port to fill the diesel fuel tank. On a stock RT installed Webasto the filler is on the gunnel port side above where the tank is located. RT installs their Webasto diesel 3 gallon fuel tank on the backside of the cabin liner behind the cabin wall under the dinette table.

You can view the Webasto furnace/heater, ducting and fuel tank's location in my Photo Album of the R-23 assembly here https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0iGI9HKKGHWW1S

I hope this helps you.... and my advice would be to call RT before starting your modification just to get some useful tips from them.

Good luck. 🙂

P.S. Of course another approach to this whole issue is to find a used R-23 that already has the factory installed Webasto heater system.

 

[NorthernFocus]

The forced air style Webasto (or the knockoff Planar) is hard to beat. If you're reasonably handy the install is not too tough. I've done two installs, one on a C-Dory 22 and one on the R25 classic. You can purchase a complete DIY kit from Scan Marine. The AT2000 should be adequate for the 23. That's what we're using on our 25 in Alaska and it is plenty of heat. A few things to consider:

1) The locker where the unit resides will get pretty warm(i.e.well over 100F). So probably not a good idea for it to share space with any electronics.

2) The fuel pump can be noisy on a small boat. If you're sensitive to noises it is advisable to locate the pump and fuel supply in an aft locker. We just use a plastic portable fuel jug(strapped down) for the supply tank. Running full time the 2000 burns about a gallon in 24 hours. If you just weekend a two gallon jug is plenty. We use a five gallon jug and have never run it dry in a week long trip.

3) Insulate the hot air duct. Scan Marine sells foam insulation of the proper size. Zip ties work great to hold it on.